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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%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

• Count ends/picks precisely; ≤33/cm for cheesecloth note

• Industrial vs retail end-use; bulk may shift

• Printing must cover cheesecloth classification