Merino Wool Synthetic Cheesecloth Blend from Japan
Lightweight open plain weave fabric with 38% merino wool and synthetic staple fibers, 120 gsm, ≤33 ends/picks per cm, fitting cheesecloth note (d). Under HTS 5515.99.05 for high wool content in other synthetic wovens. Applied in filtration and lightweight drapery.
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
• Document low density weave (≤33/cm) to distinguish from denser poplins/sheetings
• Lab test wool % as blends can vary; CBP often audits animal fiber claims
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with yarn imports under Chapter 55 unworked