Printed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan
This printed cheesecloth is a lightweight, plain weave cotton fabric containing 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with a yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80.90 as a printed plain weave mixed cotton fabric classified as cheesecloth due to its open, low-density weave suitable for straining and filtering. The high yarn number ensures its fine texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation per US Note formulas to prove >69 number and cheesecloth structure
• Include printing process documentation to avoid misclassification under unprinted subheadings