Industrial Cheesecloth Sheeting from Japan
Industrial cheesecloth sheeting is unbleached plain weave cotton fabric >85% cotton, 100-200 g/m² with yarn #43-68, classified under HTS 5208.12.60.90 as cheesecloth (226). Designed for heavy-duty straining in manufacturing. Meets exact weave density and weight parameters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document end-use as industrial straining to distinguish from household textiles
• Calculate average yarn number per US note using fabric samples post-sizing removal