Cotton Blend Cheesecloth from Japan
A lightweight plain weave cheesecloth made from synthetic staple fibers blended with minimal cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm². It matches the statistical definition of cheesecloth in HTS 5515.99.90.30 for synthetic staple fiber fabrics used in straining or filtering. Primarily imported for food preparation, crafts, and medical applications.
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
• Verify fabric specs (weight <170g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) match cheesecloth definition to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming synthetic staple fiber composition >50% for Chapter 55 eligibility
• Label as 'cheesecloth' only if meeting exact statistical notes; otherwise risks duty adjustment