Bleached Cheesecloth-Style Viscose Staple Fabric from Japan
Lightweight plain weave bleached viscose staple fiber fabric ≤170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², over 85% artificial staple, meeting cheesecloth note but classified broadly under HTS 5516.11.0010. Popular for medical wipes and strainers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm low density (≤33 ends/picks) with weave analysis report; label as bleached accurately
• Pitfall: higher density classifies as poplin or sheeting