70/30 Cotton-MMF Unbleached Cheesecloth 120 Threads from Japan
Unbleached cheesecloth featuring 70% cotton mixed with 30% man-made fibers, plain weave, 120 threads per inch, and weight under 200 g/m² with yarn count 50-60. HTS 5210.11.60.90 applies to this open-weave straining fabric not exceeding the cotton threshold. Ideal for cheese making and medical bandaging.
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
• Provide weave analysis and grammage certificates; avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial rolls
• Pitfall: incorrect yarn number calculation ignoring US note formulas