Unbleached Polyester Cheesecloth from Japan
This unbleached plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers weighs less than 170 g/m² and contains not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, fitting the definition of cheesecloth in HTS 5512.11.0040. It is commonly used for straining, filtering, and crafting 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
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² to confirm cheesecloth classification; provide lab test reports if audited
• Ensure documentation proves ≥85% polyester staple fiber content via fiber analysis certificates to avoid reclassification