Polyester-Viscose Cheesecloth from Japan
A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, made from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon. Classified under HTS 5515.11.0030 as cheesecloth due to its open weave structure and low density, ideal for straining and filtering in culinary and industrial uses.
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
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and pick count ≤33/cm² with lab tests to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (polyester-viscose ratio) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification