Unbleached Cotton Muslin Fabric #40 Yarn from Japan
Lightweight unbleached muslin fabric made from ≥85% cotton, under 200 g/m², with average yarn number 40 (coarser than 42), precisely under HTS 5208.19.40.90. Ideal for cheesecloth, mockups, and lightweight drapery. Plain weave and natural state align with unbleached 'other fabrics' not certified hand-loomed.
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
• Certify non-hand-loomed status unless government-certified; hand-loomed goes to 5208.11/5208.12
• Use square meters per kg (S) or other HTS formulas for accurate yarn number declaration
• Bundle with fiber content affidavits to prevent audits on cotton purity claims