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Bleached Artificial Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan

90 gsm open plain weave <=33 threads/sq cm, bleached, <85% artificial staple with filament mix. Matches HTS 5516.21.00 cheesecloth note (d). Medical or straining applications.

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

Gauze openness measured by air permeability tests

Sterile packaging doesn't affect fabric classification

Avoid dense weaves risking sheeting category