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Utility Printed Cheesecloth 226 Spec from Japan

Utility printed cheesecloth meeting 226 specs is plain weave, ≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number ≤42, with functional prints for identification. Applied in industrial straining and medical bandaging prep. Precisely HTS 5208.51.40.90 as printed cheesecloth.

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

• Conduct breadth/weight verification pre-shipment to match declared g/m² ≤100

• Avoid mixing with unprinted rolls in same container to prevent contamination claims

• Reference US note on 'number' calculation; use BYT/1000 formula for disputes