Grade 40 Cheesecloth Fabric
Unbleached plain weave cotton cheesecloth with average yarn number 42 or lower, weighing under 100 g/m² and containing 85% or more cotton. Used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation and cheese making due to its open weave structure. Falls under HTS 5208.11.20.90 as cheesecloth meeting the specific weight and yarn number criteria for unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached
Bleached plain weave cheesecloth weighing ≤100 g/m² shifts to subheading 5208.12 covering bleached variants of the same fabric type.
If yarn number above 42
Cheesecloth with finer yarns (number 43 or higher) classifies under 5208.19.40 for plain weave unbleached cotton fabrics of higher yarn numbers.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed cheesecloth certified by exporting country's government agency moves to 5209.11.00 reserved specifically for certified hand-loomed cotton fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 100 g/m² and yarn number is 42 or lower via lab testing; obtain cotton content certificate showing ≥85%; check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports from non-WTO countries
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Grade 30 Cotton Cheesecloth
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Unbleached 44x36 Cheesecloth
Cheesecloth with 44x36 thread count per inch, plain weave, unbleached cotton ≥85%, yarn number 42 or lower, weighing not more than 100 g/m². Commonly used in culinary straining, paint filtering, and crafts. Meets HTS 5208.11.20.90 criteria for low-yarn-number unbleached cheesecloth.
Food Grade Cheesecloth Roll
Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth roll for food processing, 85-100% cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number 42 or lower per Chapter 52 calculation. Designed for cheese straining, yogurt making, and herb drying. HTS 5208.11.20.90 applies to this specific unbleached low-number cheesecloth.
Industrial Grade 42 Cheesecloth
Coarse unbleached cotton cheesecloth (yarn #42), plain weave, 85%+ cotton by weight, max 100 g/m² for industrial filtering in paint, chemicals, and manufacturing. Precisely matches HTS 5208.11.20.90 for unbleached cheesecloth of number 42 or lower.
Medical Cheesecloth Gauze
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Brewer's Cheesecloth Filter
Specialty unbleached cheesecloth for homebrewing and craft beer filtering, plain weave cotton ≥85%, yarn #42 or lower, weight ≤100 g/m². Essential for straining hops and fruit purees. HTS 5208.11.20.90 covers this exact cheesecloth specification.