Polyester Filament Cheesecloth Alternative from Japan
Loose plain weave fabric resembling cheesecloth, polyester staple with man-made filaments, under 170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm². Classifies under 5515.12.00 for filament-mixed staple fibers, used in filtration or crafts. Matches statistical note (d) loosely but staple base.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure ends/picks precisely to confirm cheesecloth-like but filament mix
• Industrial use docs prevent retail textile reclass