Modacrylic Cheesecloth Blend with Rayon Filaments from Japan
Lightweight plain weave (≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm) cheesecloth-style fabric of modacrylic staple mixed mainly with rayon man-made filaments, as 'other' under 5515.21.00.90. Used in filtration or lightweight drapery applications.
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
• Confirm low density (≤33/cm) via weave analysis to fit cheesecloth note, even with filaments
• Specify industrial vs retail end-use in docs to avoid apparel misclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; retail rolls may trigger set rules