Polyester-Viscose Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave fabric ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², primarily polyester staple mixed solely with viscose rayon staple fibers. Meets HTS 5515.11.00 and Chapter 55 note (d) for cheesecloth. Applied in filtration, crafts, and medical uses.
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
• Confirm low density (≤33 ends/picks) via weave analysis to secure cheesecloth status
• Specify end-use in docs if for industrial filtration to aid valuation
• Bundle in bulk packaging for commercial use to avoid retail set reclassification