Color-Printed Cheesecloth for Cheese Making
A printed cheesecloth sheet blending 70% cotton with 30% polyester, plain weave, yarn number 40, under 200 g/m², designed for straining curds in cheesemaking. Classified under HTS 5210.51.40.90 as cheesecloth (226) due to its open weave structure and printed decorative pattern. The man-made fiber mix enhances strength and washability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave
Weave type per subheading note shifts from plain weave (5210.51) to twill (5210.52).
If knitted, not woven
Knitted fabrics fall under Chapter 60; woven cotton mixes stay in Chapter 52.
If coated with plastic for disposability
Plastic coating changes essential character to paper products in Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure food-contact compliance with FDA regs; provide certificates for dye safety on printed surfaces
• Document yarn number calculation per US note (b) using formulas like BT/Z to confirm ≤42
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; declare as cheesecloth not sheeting to prevent duty hikes
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