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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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