Acrylic Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan
Acrylic man-made fiber gauze resembling traditional cheesecloth, with open weave from doup-crossed warp threads forming loops for straining liquids in food prep. Commonly used in culinary applications for draining curds or bundling herbs. HTS 5803.00.50.00 applies to its man-made gauze construction.
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
• Certify FDA food contact safety with supplier declarations; document exact weave to distinguish from plain cheesecloth; watch for bulk packaging that might classify as 5607 nonwovens