White Dyed Cheesecloth Roll 40x40 Mesh
This 40x40 thread count cheesecloth is dyed white, plain woven from >85% cotton yarns ≤42 number, weighing <100 g/m² per HTS 5208.31.40.90. Commonly rolled for industrial straining in brewing and painting. Open weave defines it as cheesecloth per tariff specs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 8-thread twill weave
Twill weave (not plain) dyed cotton ≤100 g/m² shifts to 5208.39.
If imported as unprocessed yarn for weaving
If entered pre-woven as single cotton yarn ≤42 number, falls under heading 5205.
If coated for industrial filtering
Textile fabrics coated with preparations for technical filtration classify in 5911.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure average yarn number per US note formula (e.g
• N=BYT/1000); retain calculations
• Certify no excessive sizing remains post-boiling for accurate weight declaration
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