Dyed 60-Thread Cheesecloth Fabric
Plain weave dyed cheesecloth with 60 average yarn number, 85%+ cotton, 135 g/m², ideal for food processing strainers. Fits HTS 5208.32.40.90 exactly as dyed cheesecloth of numbers 43-68, over 100 g/m² per Chapter 52 woven cotton definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached plain weave equivalent
Base unbleached version of same cheesecloth specs classifies under 5208.12 before dyeing process.
If certified hand-loomed production
Government-certified hand-loom fabrics of same specs move to 5209.32 per US note on certified hand-loomed.
If made up into retail dishcloths with finished edges
Fabrics converted to made-up apparel/rag articles shift to Chapter 62, no longer raw woven fabric.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Fractions in yarn number disregarded per US note (a); round down to ensure 43-68 compliance
• Certify no harsh weaves beyond plain (excluding selvage) to stay within subheading weave provisions
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Dyed Grade 50 Cheesecloth Roll
A rolled dyed cheesecloth fabric of plain weave, 85%+ cotton, yarn numbers 43-68, weight 110-180 g/m², specifically classified as Cheesecloth (226). Its properties align precisely with HTS 5208.32.40.90 for heavier plain weave dyed cottons used in straining and filtering.
Multi-Color Dyed Cheesecloth
Solid shade multi-color dyed cheesecloth (not printed), plain weave 88% cotton, 125 g/m², #55 yarn. Remains HTS 5208.32.40.90 as uniform dyed plain weave cheesecloth within yarn and weight parameters.
Grade 55 Dyed Cheesecloth for Crafts
Artist-grade 55 cheesecloth, dyed plain weave, 92% cotton, 110 g/m², yarn #55. HTS 5208.32.40.90 Cheesecloth (226) for retail craft straining/filtering fabrics meeting all woven cotton criteria.
Eco-Dyed Organic Cheesecloth
Organic cotton cheesecloth with eco-friendly dyes, plain weave >=85%, 130 g/m², #60 yarn number calculated per US formulas. Classifies HTS 5208.32.40.90 as standard dyed cheesecloth; organic cert doesn't alter tariff.
High-Tensile Dyed Cheesecloth
Reinforced tensile strength dyed cheesecloth, plain weave 95% cotton, 150 g/m², yarn #65. HTS 5208.32.40.90 for industrial cheesecloth (226) within specs; strength from yarn, not coating.
Standard Dyed 120g Cheesecloth
Standard 120 g/m² dyed cheesecloth roll, plain weave 100% cotton, average yarn #50 via ST/10 formula. Direct fit HTS 5208.32.40.90 Cheesecloth (226) for common straining fabrics.