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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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