Brewer's Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Filter
Bleached cheesecloth designed for homebrewing filtration, plain weave, 85%+ cotton, yarn numbers 43-68, weight <100 g/m² fitting HTS 5208.21.40.90. Filters hops and grains without imparting flavors. Typically sold in bulk rolls or squares.
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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 (not piece-bleached) cheesecloth classifies under 5208.32.40.90.
If for industrial filtration machinery
Textile fabrics for technical machinery use shift to Chapter 59 if specifically for industrial end-use.
If of number under 43
Lower yarn numbers for similar bleached plain weave cheesecloth fall under 5208.21.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document thread count (e.g
• 44x40) for customs verification
• Ensure no chemical residues for food safety
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics sets under 6307
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