Cotton-Acrylic Striped Cheesecloth Alternative from Japan
Loose plain weave fabric (75% cotton, 25% acrylic staple) with low density (<33 ends/picks per cm), stripes from different color yarns. Though resembling cheesecloth, classified HTS 5516.43.0080 for cotton-mixed artificial staple, different colors, other. Weight <170 gsm, not pure cheesecloth due to mix.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure ends/picks accurately; exceeding 33/cm risks sheeting classification
• Label as apparel or industrial end-use to guide customs