New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Polyester-Wool Cheesecloth Interlining from Japan

Lightweight cheesecloth weave of polyester staple with 37% wool for garment interlinings. HTS 5515.13.05 applies due to polyester base and wool threshold; fits cheesecloth as plain weave under 170g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm².

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

25%

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

• Measure ends/picks precisely to stay within cheesecloth limits per statistical note (d)

• Declare intended use as interlining but classify by fiber/weave, not end-use

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail; use commercial invoices with specs