Unbleached Polyester Cheesecloth from Japan
Lightweight plain weave unbleached fabric of 92% polyester staple fibers, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth per statistical note (d). Ideal for filtration, crafts, and packaging. Classified in 5512.11.00.90 as other unbleached polyester staple fabric.
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
• Measure ends/picks precisely (≤33/cm²) to confirm cheesecloth; higher counts shift to printcloth
• Label as unbleached with no finishing to stay in 5512.11—dyed versions require 5512.19