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Blue Denim Cheesecloth-Style Fabric from Japan

Lightweight open-weave blue denim under 170 g/m² with 33 or fewer ends/picks per cm² from multi-color artificial staple yarns, akin to cheesecloth per note (d) but denim designated. HTS 5516.93.00.10 for yarn colors and blue denim. For filtration or crafts.

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 warp/filling precisely (≤33 per cm²) to align with cheesecloth note (d)

• Provide photos or samples showing open weave for customs verification

• Ensure no napping that could alter plain weave classification