Food-Grade Bleached Cheesecloth Fabric
Food-grade bleached plain weave cheesecloth from high-cotton content yarn (43-68 number), 100-200 g/m² weight. HTS 5208.22.60.90 classification for cheesecloth used in yogurt straining and jam making. Meets strict bleaching standards for direct food contact.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn-dyed before weaving
Yarn-dyed plain weave classifies under 5208.42, not plain bleached.
If made into apparel components
Garment parts from this fabric go to Chapter 62.
If 4-thread twill weave
Twill weaves exclude from plain weave 5208.22 per US note (b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for food-contact imports; include safety data sheets
• Confirm 85% cotton via AATCC testing; blends risk Chapter 59 reclassification
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