Polyester Cheesecloth-Style Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fabric with ≤33 warp ends and picks per cm, styled like cheesecloth per note (d) but not exactly matching due to minor specs. Falls into HTS 5515.99.90.90 as other. Common for filtration and crafts.
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 ends/picks precisely; exceeding 33/cm moves to printcloth or sheeting
• For industrial end-use, note on invoices; retail packaging may alter to apparel subheadings