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Culinary Cheesecloth Poly-Cotton from Japan

Dyed cheesecloth specifically for food straining, plain weave with polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, <170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm². Fits HTS 5513.21.00.90 cheesecloth definition per statistical notes. Food-grade, reusable for cheese making and jams.

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

• Certify food-contact compliance (e.g

• FDA standards) alongside HTS docs

• Document low thread count precisely to match cheesecloth statistical note (d)

• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as industrial if sold retail

Culinary Cheesecloth Poly-Cotton from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5513.21.00.90