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Unbleached Grade 40 Cotton Cheesecloth Roll from Japan

Grade 40 unbleached cotton cheesecloth in roll form, 44 threads per inch, under 200 g/m², primarily for culinary straining and crafts. This product is specifically named under HTS 5212.11.60.50 as cheesecloth—an open-mesh, plain weave cotton fabric in unbleached condition. Its loose construction prevents it from classifying as denser fabrics.

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

• Document thread count (e.g

• 44x36) to confirm cheesecloth specs; avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial waste quotas; test g/m² post-scouring per Chapter 52 weight note