5516.94.00.40/Culinary Printed Cheesecloth Rolls/Japan

Culinary Printed Cheesecloth Rolls from Japan

Printed cheesecloth rolls from artificial staple fibers for cheese making and straining, meeting loose weave specs. HTS 5516.94.0040 for printed cheesecloth. Food-safe and reusable.

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%

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Import Tips

• FDA food contact compliance docs required for culinary end-use

• Roll width <168 cm may trigger printcloth confusion; confirm cheesecloth weave

• Bulk culinary rolls risk reclassification if cut to size as Chapter 48 paper products