Unbleached Cotton Muslin Fabric #40 Yarn
Lightweight unbleached muslin fabric made from ≥85% cotton, under 200 g/m², with average yarn number 40 (coarser than 42), precisely under HTS 5208.19.40.90. Ideal for cheesecloth, mockups, and lightweight drapery. Plain weave and natural state align with unbleached 'other fabrics' not certified hand-loomed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified hand-loomed
U.S. note defines certified hand-loomed fabrics for cottage industry looms under separate 5208.11/12 subheadings.
If printed or colored
Any printing, dyeing, or coloring moves fabric to 5208.31-5208.39 for processed unbleached base.
If imported as yarn, not woven fabric
Pre-woven state as single cotton yarn (≥714 nm) classifies in 5205, not finished woven fabrics of 5208.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify non-hand-loomed status unless government-certified; hand-loomed goes to 5208.11/5208.12
• Use square meters per kg (S) or other HTS formulas for accurate yarn number declaration
• Bundle with fiber content affidavits to prevent audits on cotton purity claims
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