Printed Cotton Cheesecloth from Japan
This is a printed plain weave cheesecloth made from artificial staple fibers, weighing not more than 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It falls under HTS 5516.94.0040 as a printed cheesecloth variety within woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. Commonly used for culinary straining, crafts, and medical applications.
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
• Verify fabric weight ≤170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm² to confirm cheesecloth definition per statistical notes
• Provide lab test reports on fiber composition to prove artificial staple fibers content
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring low thread count; common pitfall for lightweight printed fabrics