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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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