Custom Printed Grade 226 Cheesecloth from Japan
Custom-printed cheesecloth grade 226 fits HTS 5208.52.30.90 as a printed plain weave cotton fabric ≥85% cotton, 100+ g/m² to 200 g/m² max, yarn count 42 or coarser. Used in food processing for straining liquids or in arts for distressing effects. Printing allows branding or patterns on the traditional open-weave 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
• Submit weave diagrams confirming plain weave and cheesecloth openness (type 226) to CBP for binding ruling if challenged
• Calculate average yarn number using US note formulas (e.g
• N=BYT/1000) based on imported condition post-sizing
• Ensure no power-loom certification needed unless claiming hand-loomed exception under heading 5208 notes