Dyed Viscose-Nylon Cheesecloth-Style Fabric from Japan
Lightweight dyed plain weave fabric with <85% viscose staple mixed with nylon filaments, ≤170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth but as 'other' dyed. Falls under HTS 5516.22.00.90 for mixed artificial staple-filament wovens. Suited for filters and 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
• Confirm low density (≤33 ends/picks) per statistical note (d) to justify lightweight classification
• Specify filament type (nylon) in docs; pure staple versions go to 5515
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeling as industrial—retail rolls need consumer labeling