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Craft Cheesecloth Fabric White 20x20 from Japan

Coarse 20x20 white dyed cheesecloth, plain weave >85% cotton ≤100 g/m², yarn ≤42, HTS 5208.31.40.90. Popular for DIY crafts, bundling, and holiday decorations. Open structure qualifies as cheesecloth (226).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide photos of weave structure; CBP may inspect for plain weave compliance

• Calculate fabric number ignoring fractions per US note (a)

• Watch for retail packaging—bulk rolls stay in 52, sets go to 63