Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40 from Japan
This unbleached cheesecloth is a plain weave fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², and featuring yarn number 42 or lower. It meets the specific definition for cheesecloth under HTS 5210.11.40.90 due to its low thread count and loose open weave designed for straining and filtering. Commonly used in food processing and crafts.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number documentation (using US note formulas) to customs for cheesecloth verification
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight—measure post-sizing removal to ensure under 200 g/m²