Bleached Etamine Filter Cloth from Japan
Open-weave bleached etamine cotton fabric (>85% cotton, <200 g/m², #69+ yarn), used for straining and filters in industrial applications. HTS 5208.29.80.90 captures this as other high-number bleached cotton weave. Its mesh structure suits fine filtration needs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as filter on invoice; may qualify for industrial exceptions if applicable
• Test total single yarns per cm² for accurate high-number confirmation
• Beware quota applicability tracing back to cotton origins per US notes