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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%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

• Food contact compliance via 21 CFR 177; provide weave analysis reports; package in food-grade rolls to avoid reclassification