Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40
This unbleached cheesecloth is a plain weave fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², and featuring yarn number 42 or lower. It meets the specific definition for cheesecloth under HTS 5210.11.40.90 due to its low thread count and loose open weave designed for straining and filtering. Commonly used in food processing and crafts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached or colored
Bleaching or dyeing shifts classification to subheading 5210.21 for processed plain weave fabrics of similar specs.
If denim weave
Denim-specific 3/4-thread twill weave (per subheading note) moves it to 5211.42, even with same yarn and weight.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted openwork fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven cotton Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number documentation (using US note formulas) to customs for cheesecloth verification
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight—measure post-sizing removal to ensure under 200 g/m²
Related Products under HTS 5210.11.40.90
Unbleached 60x40 Cheesecloth Roll
A plain weave cheesecloth in 60x40 thread count, unbleached, composed of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with yarn number 42. Classified under HTS 5210.11.40.90 as cheesecloth due to its open structure and low yarn number suitable for filtration. Ideal for cheese making and medical bandaging.
Food-Grade Unbleached Cheesecloth Fabric
Plain weave cheesecloth, 75% cotton/25% acrylic, unbleached, yarn #40, 150 g/m², certified food-safe for cheesecloth straining. Matches HTS 5210.11.40.90 for low-number unbleached mixed plain weave cheesecloth. Prevents contamination in dairy processing.
Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Alternative
Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth, 78% cotton/22% rayon, #38 yarn number, 180 g/m², used for dressings. Classed in HTS 5210.11.40.90 as low-number mixed cheesecloth. Loose weave aids wound drainage.
Brewer's Cheesecloth Filter Cloth
Special unbleached 50x40 cheesecloth, 60% cotton/40% nylon, plain weave #40 yarn, 140 g/m² for beer filtering. HTS 5210.11.40.90 for cheesecloth specs in mixed fibers. Durable for repeated straining.
Painter's Strain Cloth Cheesecloth
Unbleached Grade 30 cheesecloth, 72% cotton/poly mix, plain weave #30, 190 g/m² for paint pigment straining. Fits 5210.11.40.90 cheesecloth with low yarn number. Prevents lumps in finishes.
Winemaking Filter Cheesecloth
Unbleached #42 cheesecloth, 75% cotton/poly, plain weave 175 g/m² for fruit straining. Precise HTS 5210.11.40.90 match. Clarifies must.