Black Dyed Cotton-Viscose Cheesecloth 55 Nm from Japan
Black-dyed cheesecloth of 78% cotton and 22% viscose, plain weave at 185 g/m² with average yarn number 55 (nm equivalent per notes). Suited for medical bandaging and filtering, classified as cheesecloth (226). Fits HTS 5210.31.60.90 for dyed low-cotton mixed plain weaves.
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
• Convert nm to average yarn number if needed using US note formulas for consistency
• Certify non-hazardous dyes for REACH/FDA if end-use is medical or food
• Avoid classifying as apparel parts; specify fabric-only to stay in Chapter 52