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White Dyed Cheesecloth Roll 40x40 Mesh from Japan

This 40x40 thread count cheesecloth is dyed white, plain woven from >85% cotton yarns ≤42 number, weighing <100 g/m² per HTS 5208.31.40.90. Commonly rolled for industrial straining in brewing and painting. Open weave defines it as cheesecloth per tariff specs.

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

• Measure average yarn number per US note formula (e.g

• N=BYT/1000); retain calculations

• Certify no excessive sizing remains post-boiling for accurate weight declaration