Bleached Fine Mesh Cotton Cheesecloth #42
Fine mesh bleached cheesecloth with yarn number 42, plain weave, >85% cotton, <100 g/m², precisely under HTS 5208.21.20.90 cheesecloth (226). Used in cosmetics for straining emulsions and in arts for doll making. Low density weave defines its tariff placement.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn dyed
Yarn-dyed plain weave cotton fabric classifies under 5208.32, differing from piece-bleached.
If containing <85% cotton
Lower cotton content moves to 5211 for mixed fabrics, even if cheesecloth-style weave.
If certified hand-loomed
Hand-loomed per US note goes to 5209, provided government certification is supplied.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure declaration specifies 'cheesecloth (226)' to match statistical suffix; generic 'cotton cloth' risks exam
• For bulk rolls, provide linear meters per kg to aid yarn number calculation per US note (nm basis)
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