Grade 226 Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Roll
This Grade 226 bleached cheesecloth matches HTS 5208.21.20.90: plain weave, 85%+ cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn ≤42. Named for the subheading, it's versatile for medical gauze, paint straining, and bundling. Bleaching ensures purity without dyes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached plain weave cheesecloth
Unbleached counterpart is 5208.11.20.90, same structure but without bleaching process.
If sterilized for medical use
Sterile cheesecloth for wound dressings may classify as pharmaceutical wadding under Chapter 30.
If for industrial textile filtering
If specifically for technical filtration (non-household), it moves to Chapter 59 textile articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certification if claiming hand-loomed under US note for potential preferences; otherwise standard MFN applies
• Document exact construction using US note formulas for average yarn number (N = BYT/1,000) to confirm ≤42
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