Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester at 120 gsm with 30 warp ends and picks per cm, matching cheesecloth definition in note (d). As 100% synthetic staple fibers, unbleached or bleached 'other', it is under HTS 5512.91.00.90. Common for filtration, crafts, and lightweight drapery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm low thread count (≤33 per cm) via weave analysis to justify cheesecloth specs
• Label as 'bleached only' with no optical brighteners that mimic dyeing
• Package in bulk rolls for fabric classification; retail cuts may need 55.16 review