Polyester Cheesecloth 30x30 Mesh from Japan
A lightweight plain weave polyester fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, specifically designed as cheesecloth for straining and filtering. It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers, fitting the statistical definition excluding denser constructions. Used in food processing, crafts, and medical applications for its open weave.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing ≥85% polyester staple fiber content to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'cheesecloth' only if meeting exact statistical note (d); otherwise, risks duty adjustment