Cotton Filter Cloth for Oil Presses from Japan
Woven cotton fabric designed specifically for filtering oil in mechanical presses, featuring tight weave to trap impurities while allowing oil passage. Classified under HTS 5911.40.01.00 as it qualifies as filtering or straining cloth used in oil presses per note 8 to chapter 59. Durable and reusable, it's essential for edible oil extraction processes.
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 the cloth's weave density and oil press compatibility via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS classification
• Provide documentation proving technical use in oil filtration to avoid misclassification as general textile fabric
• Inspect for human hair content if claimed, as it's explicitly included