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Unbleached Modacrylic Cheesecloth for Filtration from Japan

Unbleached modacrylic cheesecloth designed for industrial filtration contains 90% modacrylic staple fibers in loose plain weave (≤33 threads/cm², <170 g/m²), precisely matching HTS 5512.21.0040 cheesecloth criteria. Flame-retardant properties make it suitable for chemical processing and laboratory straining.

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

Specify modacrylic's flame-retardant certification if claiming special properties

Document end-use as filtration fabric to prevent Chapter 59 technical textile shift

Ensure no chemical treatments that could reclassify as coated textile