High-Count Bleached Cheesecloth for Straining from Japan
Bleached cotton cheesecloth number 78 plain weave, 89% cotton under 100 g/m² for cheese/jelly straining. HTS 5208.21.60.90 for cheesecloth's characteristic open weave. Bleaching for food safety.
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 food-contact safe; include MSDS if treated
• Invoice must detail exact yarn number and g/m²
• Avoid bulk waste classification under 5202 quotas