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Branded Printed Cheesecloth Grade 226 from Japan

Branded printed cheesecloth grade 226 is a lightweight plain weave cotton fabric (≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn ≤42), featuring custom brand logos via printing. Commonly used in commercial kitchens for straining and packaging. Fits HTS 5208.51.40.90 as printed cheesecloth (226).

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

Provide printing process details (e.g

reactive dyes) to confirm not 'colored yarns' misclassification

Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton if from non-WTO countries per US notes

Bundle in 50-yard rolls for efficiency; declare total meters accurately for duty calculation