Printed Polyester Cheesecloth from Japan
Lightweight printed plain weave polyester staple fabric ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth note (d). Under 5516.94.00 for printed artificial staple fibers. Applied in crafts and filtration.
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
• Confirm low thread count with microscope analysis; common misclassification to denser fabrics
• Printing must be surface-applied post-weave; dyeing during production changes heading
• For food contact, add FDA compliance docs beyond standard HTS paperwork