Food-Grade Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth 140 g/m² from Japan
Dyed cheesecloth certified for food contact, 90% cotton, plain weave, 140 g/m², coarse yarn #30, under HTS 5208.32.30.90 cheesecloth spec (226). Used for cheese straining, nut milk bags, and herbal infusions. Weight and weave match plain weave dyed category.
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
• Include third-party lab reports for fiber content and weight to prevent disputes over 85% cotton threshold
• Dye must be food-safe; declare dyestuff safety data to avoid health/safety holds
• Avoid importing pre-cut sheets if over 200 g/m², as it risks reclass to other subheadings