Printed Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Alternative from Japan
Printed open-weave fabric 55% cotton/45% polyester staple, <170gsm, ≤33 ends/picks cm, for crafts/filters. Fits HTS 5516.44.00 printed cotton-mixed ASFs. Meets cheesecloth spec but printed.
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
• Count ends/picks precisely; ≤33/cm for cheesecloth note
• Industrial vs retail end-use; bulk may shift
• Printing must cover cheesecloth classification