Industrial Polyester Cheesecloth Filter from Japan
Unbleached polyester staple cheesecloth (≥85%) with plain weave ≤33 threads/cm² under 170 g/m², classified HTS 5512.11.0040. Employed in manufacturing for paint straining and liquid filtration.
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
• Industrial end-use doesn't change fabric HTS—classify by construction specs
• Bulk rolls common; ensure no folding/cabling in yarns per chapter exclusions