Cheesecloth-Style Wool-Mixed Synthetic Gauze from Japan
Open plain weave synthetic staple fabric with 39% wool, under 170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth but wool-mixed. HTS 5515.99.0510 covers it as other not-combed woven with ≥36% wool. Used for medical wraps or filters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test pick count to distinguish from pure cheesecloth exclusions; ensure hygiene certs for gauze-like uses
• Declare accurately to avoid 55.13 unbleached classification