Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
A plain weave acrylic staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, specifically designed for straining and filtering in culinary and cheese-making applications. It falls under HTS 5515.29.00.30 as cheesecloth made from acrylic staple fibers. This lightweight, open-weave material is durable and reusable.
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
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and weave density ≤33 picks/cm to confirm cheesecloth classification; provide lab test reports if audited
• Include commercial invoice detailing yarn type (acrylic staple) and statistical note compliance to avoid misclassification as sheeting