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
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
• 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