Patterned Grade 60 Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan
This Grade 60 cheesecloth features geometric patterns printed on 88% cotton plain weave fabric under 100 g/m² with average yarn numbers 43-68. The loose weave maintains cheesecloth functionality for straining liquids in cheese production and home canning. HTS 5208.51.60.90 applies due to printed plain weave specifications.
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
• Calculate average yarn number precisely using total single yarns per cm² per Chapter 52 US note (b)
• Retain mill test certificates showing cotton percentage and weave type to prevent audits
• Beware of selvage exclusion rule; measurements exclude selvage per woven fabric notes