Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth 80x80 Mesh from Japan
This unbleached cheesecloth is a plain weave fabric with 80x80 threads per inch, made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 120 g/m². It qualifies under HTS 5210.11.80.90 as a cheesecloth of number 69 or higher (high thread count), mixed mainly with man-made fibers, unbleached, and under 200 g/m². Commonly used for straining liquids in food processing and crafts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and thread count documentation to prove 'number 69 or higher' status
• Ensure no bleaching or finishing; unbleached state is critical to avoid subheading 5210.21