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Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Roll from Japan

Bleached, loosely woven cheesecloth roll from polyester staple fibers (≥85%), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 threads/cm², ideal for culinary straining or medical uses. Falls under HTS 5512.91.0040 as bleached cheesecloth.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• For food contact, include FDA compliance docs; verify no contaminants in bleaching process

• Measure and document exact g/m² and thread count to match statistical note (a)(i)