Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative from Japan
Lightweight bleached plain weave with 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, 120 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm. Fits HTS 5513.11.00 as unbleached/bleached polyester staple-cotton plain weave <170 g/m², akin to cheesecloth specs. Used for filtration, crafts, and lightweight wraps.
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
• Thread count documentation crucial—≤33 per cm keeps it from sheeting/printcloth notes
• Bleach certification required; ensure no napping that alters statistical definitions