Printed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth for Filtering
This printed cheesecloth is a lightweight woven fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester man-made fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², featuring a plain weave with yarn numbers 43 to 68. It is specifically classified as cheesecloth (226) due to its open, low-density construction ideal for straining and filtering. The printed pattern adds decorative utility for food preparation or crafts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton content 85% or more
Fabrics with 85%+ cotton fall under heading 5208 plain weave printed fabrics, regardless of man-made fiber admixture.
If unprinted
Unbleached or bleached versions of the same cheesecloth specs classify under 5210.11, not printed subheading 5210.51.
If yarn number 69 or higher
Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) shift to subheading 5210.49 for printed plain weave fabrics over number 68.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed with MMF, as exceeding 85% shifts to 5208
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US note formulas to avoid misclassification as other plain weaves
• Include documentation proving weight ≤200 g/m² and printed status, common pitfalls include unprinted imports defaulting to unprinted subheadings
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