Artisan Printed Cheesecloth Grade 226 from Japan
Artisan printed cheesecloth grade 226 aligns with HTS 5208.52.30.90 specifications: printed, plain weave, 85%+ cotton, 100+ g/m² to 200 g/m², yarn 42 or lower number. Hand-feel open weave for premium crafts or specialty foods. Unique artisan patterns distinguish it.
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 selvage analysis excluding it from weave calculations per US note (b)
• Batch test multiple rolls for consistent cotton % and weight uniformity
• Declare as 'other' cheesecloth (.90) not general fabrics to match statistical suffix