Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute from Japan
Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester staple fabric (85%+), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, akin to cheesecloth per note (d). HTS 5512.11.00 covers such unbleached/bleached high-polyester wovens. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical wipes.
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
• Prove low density (≤33 ends/picks) with lab weave analysis to secure cheesecloth-like treatment
• Avoid bundling with apparel; bulk fabric import prevents higher duties
• Check for napping; napped versions still qualify if meeting base specs