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Unbleached Cotton Muslin Cloth from Japan

Lightweight unbleached muslin cotton fabric at 140 g/m², plain weave for crafts, cheesecloth, and linings. HTS 5212.11.60 covers this as other unbleached woven cotton ≤200 g/m². Its loose weave and greige finish suit unprocessed applications.

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

• Conduct boil test to remove sizing for precise weight per US note (a); fractions disregarded in calculation

• Declare as 'other' explicitly; generic 'cotton fabric' invites CBP scrutiny

• Bundle with fiber analysis report showing no bleaching agents

Unbleached Cotton Muslin Cloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5212.11.60