White Dyed Cheesecloth for Straining from Japan
Heavyweight dyed cheesecloth (140 g/m²) plain weave, number 70 yarn, 100% cotton, categorized under HTS 5208.32.50.90 for cheesecloth specifications. Essential for commercial cheese making, nut milk straining, and medical bandaging applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of intended use as cheesecloth; avoid bulk packaging that suggests Chapter 63
• Document dyeing as piece-dye (not yarn-dyed) for correct 5208.32 placement
• Monitor country-of-origin quotas from US Notes for underlying cotton if applicable