5210.51.60.90/Printed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth for Filtering/Japan

Printed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth for Filtering from Japan

This printed cheesecloth is a lightweight woven fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester man-made fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², featuring a plain weave with yarn numbers 43 to 68. It is specifically classified as cheesecloth (226) due to its open, low-density construction ideal for straining and filtering. The printed pattern adds decorative utility for food preparation or crafts.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

22.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed with MMF, as exceeding 85% shifts to 5208

• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US note formulas to avoid misclassification as other plain weaves

• Include documentation proving weight ≤200 g/m² and printed status, common pitfalls include unprinted imports defaulting to unprinted subheadings