Printed Acrylic-Cotton Cheesecloth for Cheese Making from Japan
Specialty printed cheesecloth with acrylic staple fibers (<85%) mixed with cotton, lightweight ≤170 g/m², low density weave ≤33 ends/picks per cm². HTS 5513.49.90.40 covers this printed cheesecloth per note (d), perfect for straining cheese curds or culinary uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statements for food-grade applications; FDA compliance required alongside HTS docs
• Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns, as cheesecloth excludes them implicitly via low pick count
• Package in bulk rolls; retail cuts may trigger set classification issues