Food Grade Cheesecloth #226 Unbleached Blend from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth #226 with 80% cotton and 20% viscose, yarn number 45-65, 140 g/m², designed for culinary straining. Classified in HTS 5210.11.60.90 due to <85% cotton, specified cheesecloth weave, and weight limits. Meets standards for yogurt and cheese production.
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-grade certifications pre-entry; document plain weave exclusivity per US note (b)
• Pitfall: entering as certified hand-loomed without government cert