Napped Cheesecloth for Crafts from Japan
Soft napped synthetic staple cheesecloth, plain weave ≤170 g/m² and ≤33 threads/cm², for arts, crafts, and bundling. HTS 5515.99.90.30 explicitly allows napped cheesecloth per statistical note (d). The nap adds texture without changing weave classification.
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
• Note allows napping; include finish specs in docs
• Differentiate from cheesecloth in 5506 (yarn stage)
• Bulk rolls easier clearance than cut pieces