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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm low density (≤33 ends/picks) with weave analysis report; label as bleached accurately
• Pitfall: higher density classifies as poplin or sheeting