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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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