Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching 'cheesecloth' per statistical note (d). Classified in HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven polyester staple fabrics, used for filtration or crafts.
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
• Document low thread count (<33/cm²) and weight (<170 g/m²) with test reports to confirm cheesecloth status
• Label as '100% polyester staple fiber' to prevent disputes over continuous filament misclassification