White-Printed Cheesecloth for Straining from Japan
Lightly printed cheesecloth (70/30 cotton/polyester) with plain weave, yarn 42, 140 g/m², ideal for yogurt straining or paint straining. HTS 5210.51.40.90 applies to this printed, low-number cheesecloth mixed fabric. Blend resists tearing better than pure cotton.
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
• Test for average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (N=BYT/1,000); fractions disregarded
• Separate from higher number fabrics; misclassification to 5210.51.60 risks higher duties
• Include commercial invoice detailing print process to distinguish from dyed