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Unbleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan

Plain weave unbleached fabric from 100% acrylic staple fibers, under 170 gsm with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth definition. Classified under 5516.11.00.90 for other unbleached high-artificial-fiber wovens. Used in filtration, crafts, and lightweight packaging.

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

Measure thread count precisely (<33/cm) with photos or lab reports for cheesecloth verification

Avoid bleaching claims without process proof; unbleached status key for this subheading