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Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth for Cheese Making from Japan

Specialty bleached cheesecloth designed for cheese production, plain weave with yarn numbers 43-68, 85%+ cotton, weight 100-200 g/m². Fits HTS 5208.22.60.90 as cheesecloth (226) for draining curds without imparting fibers. Its loose weave and bleached finish ensure food safety compliance.

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 compliance with FDA food contact standards; provide residue test results from bleaching

Use boiled weight for yarn number calculation per US notes to avoid under/over classification