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%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
• 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