5208.31.40.90/Food-Grade Dyed Cheesecloth 32x32/Japan

Food-Grade Dyed Cheesecloth 32x32 from Japan

32x32 mesh dyed cheesecloth from >85% cotton, plain weave, <100 g/m², yarn number ≤42, under HTS 5208.31.40.90. Designed for food processing like cheese straining and herb drying. Meets loose weave cheesecloth definition.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain FDA prior notice for food contact; declare as food-grade cotton textile

• Test for average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² per US note