Industrial Polyester Cheesecloth Filter Cloth from Japan
Heavy-duty polyester staple fiber cheesecloth for industrial filtering in food processing and pharma, HTS 5515.19.0030 classified as cheesecloth with low density weave (≤33 threads/cm²) and weight <170 g/m² per chapter notes. Open mesh allows efficient straining.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide end-use declaration for industrial vs. retail to prevent Chapter 63 reclassification
• Include FDA compliance docs if food-contact; affects entry but not HTS