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

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%

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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