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