Grade 55 Bleached Cheesecloth Sheet from Japan
Pre-cut sheets of grade 55 bleached cotton cheesecloth, plain weave with specs matching HTS 5208.22.60.90: 85%+ cotton, yarn 43-68, 100-200 g/m². Used for nut milk straining and herbal infusions. Bleaching provides sterility for kitchen use.
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
• Even pre-cut, classify as fabric if not hemmed; hems make Chapter 63
• Provide width (B) and linear meters (Y) for N=BYT/1000 calculation
• Check for WTO member origin to bypass some quota issues