Food-Grade Bleached Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Food-grade bleached plain weave cheesecloth from high-cotton content yarn (43-68 number), 100-200 g/m² weight. HTS 5208.22.60.90 classification for cheesecloth used in yogurt straining and jam making. Meets strict bleaching standards for direct food contact.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for food-contact imports; include safety data sheets
• Confirm 85% cotton via AATCC testing; blends risk Chapter 59 reclassification