Printed Cotton-Lyocell Cheesecloth Alternative from Japan
Low-density printed weave fabric with 75% cotton and 25% lyocell staple, under 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Though low density like cheesecloth, printing and mix place it in HTS 5516.44.00.90 as other printed artificial-cotton fabric. Used for kitchen towels.
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
• Even low density prints to 'other'; provide density counts to avoid cheesecloth unprinted shift
• Ensure no napping claims that alter weight specs