Medical Grade Cheesecloth Blend from Japan
Sterilizable dyed cheesecloth from polyester staple and cotton mix, plain weave, low density ≤33/cm², <170 g/m². HTS 5513.21.00.90 applies per cheesecloth note (d). Used in surgical dressings and filtration.
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
• Include biocompatibility certs and FDA equivalence docs
• Specify medical end-use but classify by fiber/weave, not use