Sterile Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth for Crafts
Bleached, plain weave cotton cheesecloth (yarn ≤42, ≤100 g/m², 85%+ cotton) under HTS 5208.21.20.90 as cheesecloth (226). Its clean finish suits craft projects like sachet bags and holiday decorations. Open structure and specs prevent denser fabric classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If number above 42 but ≤68
Medium yarn count plain weave bleached cotton is 5208.21.40, finer than coarse cheesecloth.
If made-up as retail tea bags
Assembled straining products like tea bags classify as household textiles in 6302.
If paper substitute but cotton
Rare misclassification; true cotton stays Chapter 52, unlike paper filter papers in 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If pre-cut for retail, confirm not 'made-up' under Note 7 Chapter 52 to stay in woven fabrics
• Avoid origin misdeclaration—non-WTO countries face quotas per US notes on raw cotton derivatives
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