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