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Acetate Staple Dyed Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan

Lightweight plain weave dyed cheesecloth from 85%+ acetate staple fibers, with ≤33 ends/picks per cm and ≤170 g/m². Used for filtration and crafts. Fits 5516.12.0010 as dyed plain weave artificial staple fabric.

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

• Measure and certify low thread count to confirm cheesecloth per notes

• Declare exact weight to avoid sheeting misclassification

• Common pitfall: incorrect fiber ID leading to Chapter 54