Dyed Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan
This plain weave cheesecloth is made from synthetic staple fibers (primarily polyester) mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², and dyed for uniform color. It qualifies under HTS 5513.21.00.90 as cheesecloth due to its low density of not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. Commonly used in culinary straining and medical applications.
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
• Verify fabric weight and yarn count documentation to confirm <170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm² for cheesecloth classification
• Provide lab test reports on fiber content to prove <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no more than 33 picks per cm² and proper dyeing records