Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave 90% polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth definition in notes. Falls under HTS 5512.99.00 for other synthetic staple wovens. Common in filtration and crafts.
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
• Measure ends/picks ≤33 per cm² precisely for cheesecloth note
• Provide end-use declaration if for food filtration to aid customs
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassified as industrial under different rates