Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth-Style Blend from Japan
Wide cheesecloth-style fabric (>127 cm) with 80% cotton and 20% polyester staples, incorporating different color yarns. Though resembling cheesecloth (≤33 ends/picks per cm), classified as 'other' in 5516.43 due to blend. Used for crafts and light filtration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm low thread count doesn't trigger pure cotton cheesecloth under 5208; blend docs essential
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as industrial under different chapter