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Dyed Polyester Cheesecloth Roll from Japan

Industrial-grade dyed cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers, ≤170 g/m², ≤33 threads/cm², for filtration and crafts. Fits HTS 5516.92.00.40 precisely as dyed cheesecloth per statistical note (d). Sold in bulk rolls for manufacturing.

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

• Measure and certify thread count ≤33/cm² explicitly to match cheesecloth definition

• Declare as bulk fabric, not apparel, to prevent end-use reclassification

• Test for napping; note (d) allows it but document to avoid printcloth errors

Dyed Polyester Cheesecloth Roll from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5516.92.00.40