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