Unbleached Modal Cheesecloth from Japan
Plain weave unbleached modal staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching cheesecloth per statistical notes. Falls under HTS 5516.91.00 as unbleached artificial staple fiber woven fabric. Used in medical dressings and filtration.
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
• Lab tests required to confirm low thread count (≤33/cm²) and weight <170 g/m² for cheesecloth allowance
• Declare as unbleached only if no chemical treatments; even mild scouring may shift classification
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration as industrial rags, which could invoke different quotas