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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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