Custom Printed Medical Cheesecloth from Japan
Custom-printed cheesecloth for medical use contains 90% cotton in plain weave under 100 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, designated as cheesecloth (226). Printing includes size gradations and sterilization indicators. Meets HTS 5208.51.60.90 for printed low-weight cotton cheesecloth.
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
• For medical imports, comply with FDA 21 CFR labeling even on fabric stage; include sterilization certs
• Document that printing is surface-applied, not integral dyeing, to maintain printed classification
• Test for excessive sizing removal via boiling to get true fabric weight per tariff notes