Dyed Cotton-Spandex Cheesecloth Filter Cloth from Japan
This dyed cheesecloth blends 80% cotton with 20% spandex for slight stretch, plain weave construction weighing 170 g/m² with yarn number 60. Used in filtration and bundling, its cheesecloth structure and mixed man-made fibers fit HTS 5210.31.60.90 precisely. The open weave and specified yarn count confirm classification.
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
• Document spandex as 'man-made fibers' and provide blend ratios; customs scrutinizes elastic blends
• Calculate average yarn number per US note (a) formulas, disregarding fractions, for accurate 43-68 fit
• Check for quantitative restrictions if cotton staple derives from limited sources, though processed fabrics usually exempt