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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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