Modacrylic-Cashmere Blend Cheesecloth from Japan
Lightweight plain weave under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², mainly modacrylic staple fibers blended with cashmere fine hair. HTS 5515.22.10.00 covers this as other woven synthetic staple with animal hair. Used for delicate filtration or apparel.
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
• Measure ends/picks accurately to stay within cheesecloth limits of statistical note (d)
• Certify cashmere purity to avoid misdeclaration as generic fine hair
• Avoid napping that could push into heavier sheeting categories