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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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