Decorative Printed Cheesecloth Fabric 226 from Japan
Decorative printed cheesecloth fabric (226) falls under HTS 5208.52.30.90: 85%+ cotton, plain weave >100 g/m² ≤200 g/m², yarn #42 or lower. Blends utility with aesthetics for crafts, bundt cake liners, or rustic decor. Open weave preserved despite vibrant prints.
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
• Test for clipped yarn continuity in weave count per US note instructions
• Invoice must detail 'printed cheesecloth (226)' not generic 'cotton fabric'
• Monitor for seasonal cotton import quotas affecting pricing from quota countries