Bleached Cheesecloth-Type Artificial Blend from Japan
Lightweight 100 gsm plain weave with <=33 ends/picks per sq cm, <85% artificial staple mixed with filament yarns, bleached finish. Classifies in HTS 5516.21.00 matching cheesecloth note (d) specs. Used for filtration or crafts.
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
• Low thread count documentation critical to avoid sheeting misclassification
• Bleaching certificates prevent confusion with unbleached or printed versions