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Grade 226 Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Roll from Japan

This Grade 226 bleached cheesecloth matches HTS 5208.21.20.90: plain weave, 85%+ cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn ≤42. Named for the subheading, it's versatile for medical gauze, paint straining, and bundling. Bleaching ensures purity without dyes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain certification if claiming hand-loomed under US note for potential preferences; otherwise standard MFN applies

• Document exact construction using US note formulas for average yarn number (N = BYT/1,000) to confirm ≤42