Grade 42 Cotton Blend Cheesecloth
Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth with 80% cotton and 20% viscose, yarn number 42, 185 g/m² weight, designed for straining liquids in food industry. Fits HTS 5210.11.40.90 precisely as unbleached mixed cotton cheesecloth of number 42 or lower. Its loose weave prevents clogging during use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≥85% cotton content
Pure or high-cotton content unbleached plain weave shifts to 5208.32 for >85% cotton fabrics.
If 3-thread or 4-thread twill
Twill weaves (not plain) classify under 5210.12 for mixed cotton fabrics.
If made up into finished articles like bags
Cut, sewn cheesecloth bags or strainers become Chapter 63 made-up textile articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use formulas from US note (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to document average yarn number on entry summary
• Declare as 'not carded/combed' if applicable, but irrelevant here—focus on fabric metrics
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