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5208.52.40.90/Food-Grade Printed Cotton Cheesecloth/Japan

Food-Grade Printed Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan

Food-grade printed cotton cheesecloth, 98% cotton, plain weave 125 g/m², yarn #46, for dairy wrapping and straining. Prints indicate safe-use instructions. HTS 5208.52.40.90 as printed cheesecloth (226) with qualifying parameters.

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%
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Import Tips

• Secure food contact notifications (FCN) if inks contact food; weigh after sizing removal per notes

• Declare staple length if raw cotton precursor flagged; prevent bulk-to-retail shift

Food-Grade Printed Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5208.52.40.90