Modacrylic Cheesecloth Filter Media from Japan
Lightweight plain weave cheesecloth from modacrylic staple mixed solely with polyester filaments, ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm² per note (d). Under HTS 5515.21.00 for modacrylic with man-made filaments. Applied in industrial filtration.
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
• Specify low thread count on tech specs to confirm cheesecloth per statistical note
• For industrial end-use, include buyer affidavits if borderline with retail
• Check for napping, allowed but document to avoid misreads