Bleached Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth Grade 40
This cheesecloth is a lightweight plain weave fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester, weighing under 200 g/m², and having an average yarn number of 42 or lower. It is bleached for a clean white finish and classified under HTS 5210.21.40.90 specifically as cheesecloth due to its loose, open weave structure ideal 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 100% cotton composition
Pure cotton cheesecloth shifts to heading 5210.11 for fabrics not mixed with man-made fibers.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted cheesecloth structures fall under Chapter 60 for knitted or crocheted cotton fabrics.
If dyed instead of bleached
Dyed versions of this mixed weave move to subheading 5210.22 for colored plain weave fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton with man-made fibers; provide mill certificates for customs
• Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
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Industrial Bleached Cheesecloth Roll 90x32
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Wide Width Bleached Cheesecloth 120 Inch
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Bleached 60/40 Cotton-Poly Cheesecloth 44x36
A 60% cotton and 40% polyester blend cheesecloth in plain weave with 44x36 threads per inch, yarn number 42 or lower, bleached, and under 170 g/m². Fits HTS 5210.21.40.90 as cheesecloth for its gauzy texture used in cheese making, straining liquids, and medical bandaging. The man-made fiber mix enhances durability.
Medical Grade Bleached Cheesecloth 32x27
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Food Grade Bleached Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 50
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