Printed Cotton-Mixed Cheesecloth Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave printed cheesecloth fabric weighing less than 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, containing under 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton. It matches the statistical definition of cheesecloth in Chapter 55 and is classified under 5516.44.0040 due to its printed finish and specific yarn construction. Commonly used for filtration, crafts, or lightweight packaging.
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
• Verify fabric weight and thread count to confirm cheesecloth definition; provide lab tests for fiber content mix; ensure printing is post-weave to avoid Chapter 59 classification