Food-Grade Dyed Cheesecloth 32x32
32x32 mesh dyed cheesecloth from >85% cotton, plain weave, <100 g/m², yarn number ≤42, under HTS 5208.31.40.90. Designed for food processing like cheese straining and herb drying. Meets loose weave cheesecloth definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of number 43-68 yarn count
Medium yarn number plain weave unbleached cotton goes to 5209.31.
If impregnated and sold as filter paper substitute
Paper-impregnated textile filters classify under heading 4823.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted cotton fabrics shift to Chapter 56, not woven Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food contact; declare as food-grade cotton textile
• Test for average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² per US note
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