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Painter's Strain Cloth Dyed Cotton-Poly from Japan

Dyed plain weave strain cloth (cheesecloth style), 65% cotton/35% polyester, 180 g/m², yarn #42, for filtering paints. Classed in HTS 5210.31.40.90 for dyed cheesecloth traits. Essential for art and industrial straining.

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

Specify end-use as non-food to streamline clearance

Test for g/m² after sizing removal per US note (b)

Invoice must list exact yarn number calculation method

Painter's Strain Cloth Dyed Cotton-Poly from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5210.31.40.90