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%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
• 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