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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%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

• 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