</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Cheesecloth Straining Cloth from Japan

Open-weave cheesecloth from polyester-viscose staple blend, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 picks/cm², used for cheese making, canning, and liquid straining. Precisely fits HTS 5515.11.0030 cheesecloth definition excluding higher density or heavier variants.

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 food-grade certification if for culinary use to speed FDA clearance

Document low density precisely; over 33 picks risks printcloth misclassification