Culinary Bleached Cheesecloth 52 Threads
Bleached plain weave cheesecloth with 52 threads per inch, <85% cotton-poly blend, yarn #43-68, under 200 g/m², designed for kitchen straining of cheese, yogurt, and stocks. HTS 5210.21.60.90 covers this mixed fiber cheesecloth precisely. Food-safe bleaching ensures no residue transfer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If denim weave
Denim defined in subheading note shifts mixed cotton denim to 5211.42.
If paper-based
Paper cheesecloth or filters classify under Chapter 48 as paper articles.
If plastic mesh
Non-cotton synthetic cheesecloth falls under plastics Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain food contact compliance certs (e.g
• FDA 21 CFR); test for bleaching agent residues
• Specify mesh count on invoices to confirm cheesecloth (226) statistical suffix
• Bundle in retail packs? May require separate classification if over certain value
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