Artisan Cheese Making Cheesecloth from Japan
Unbleached, food-safe cheesecloth of cotton-polyester (<85% polyester), loose plain weave meeting cheesecloth definition (<170 g/m², ≤33 picks/cm²). Essential for homemade cheese straining. HTS 5516.41.0040 for unbleached cheesecloth blends.
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
• Food contact compliance via 21 CFR 177; provide weave analysis reports; package in food-grade rolls to avoid reclassification