Food-Grade Unbleached Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Plain weave cheesecloth, 75% cotton/25% acrylic, unbleached, yarn #40, 150 g/m², certified food-safe for cheesecloth straining. Matches HTS 5210.11.40.90 for low-number unbleached mixed plain weave cheesecloth. Prevents contamination in dairy processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA compliance docs if food-contact; tariff is separate but aids clearance
• Measure yarn per US note method post-boiling to remove sizing for accurate number
• Avoid bulk entry without country quotas—cotton notes apply indirectly via supply chain