Heavy Printed Cotton Cheesecloth for Straining from Japan
Heavy printed cotton cheesecloth for straining meets HTS 5208.52.30.90: plain weave, 85%+ cotton, >100 g/m² ≤200 g/m², yarn #42 or lower, specifically type 226 cheesecloth. Essential for dairy and brewing filtration due to its balanced openness and strength. Printing often includes usage instructions or logos.
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
• Use boil-off method to remove sizing for precise weight determination as mandated in US notes
• Classify based on condition as imported; declare if excessive sizing affects grammage
• For food-grade imports, pair with FDA compliance docs alongside HTS paperwork