Polychrome Acrylic Cheesecloth Substitute from Japan
Low-density plain weave acrylic staple fabric with yarns of different colors, structured like cheesecloth under note (d) with ≤33 ends/picks per cm² but classified separately due to color yarn usage. HTS 5515.99.90.05 for other multi-color synthetic wovens excluding denim/jacquard. Used in crafts and filtration.
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
• Count warp/filling per cm² precisely to note cheesecloth similarity but affirm color yarn distinction
• Ideal for small packages; declare as craft fabric to leverage lower volume duties
• Avoid industrial end-use claims that might shift to machinery parts headings