Patterned Printed Grade 226 Filtering Cloth from Japan
Patterned printed grade 226 filtering cloth classifies to HTS 5208.52.30.90 as printed plain weave cotton (≥85%), 100+ g/m² to 200 g/m², coarse yarn 42 or lower. Designed for liquid filtration in food/beverage industries matching cheesecloth specs. Patterns aid in brand identification.
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
• Obtain CBP ruling for 'cheesecloth (226)' designation if weave openness is borderline
• Record total single yarns per cm² (T factor) for average yarn number per US note (a)
• Separate printed from yarn-dyed rolls to prevent misrouting to 5210 headings