Unbleached Cotton Gauze for Cheesecloth from Japan
Unbleached cotton gauze fabric used as cheesecloth for straining and culinary applications. Its open gauze weave with warp standing threads and crossing doups allows passage of weft, distinguishing it under heading 5803 as cotton gauze.
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
• Obtain food contact certification if labeled for culinary use; ensure no contaminants in unbleached state
• Document exact weave to prove gauze structure vs plain weave cheesecloth