Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers: > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers: > Unbleached or bleached > Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5512.11.00.40
Unbleached Polyester Voile Netting
Sheer unbleached voile fabric of polyester staple fibers ≥85%, fitting HTS 5512.11.0040 as voile due to its open, lightweight plain weave beyond cheesecloth parameters. Primarily used for insect screening and lightweight veils.
Bleached Polyester Lawn Sheeting
Light bleached lawn fabric from polyester staple ≥85%, HTS 5512.11.0040 as lawn/voile due to fine plain weave. Used for bedding overlays and lightweight upholstery linings.
Unbleached Polyester Cheesecloth
This unbleached plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers weighs less than 170 g/m² and contains not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, fitting the definition of cheesecloth in HTS 5512.11.0040. It is commonly used for straining, filtering, and crafting applications.
Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Roll
A bleached plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric (≥85% polyester) under 170 g/m² with ≤33 threads per cm², precisely matching the statistical note for cheesecloth under HTS 5512.11.0040. Ideal for food straining, medical bandaging, and industrial filtering.
Polyester Voile Fabric Unbleached
Lightweight, semi-transparent unbleached plain weave fabric from 85%+ polyester staple fibers, classified as voile under HTS 5512.11.0040 due to its fine, sheer construction not meeting cheesecloth thread limits. Used for curtains, mosquito netting, and lightweight apparel linings.
Bleached Polyester Batiste Cloth
Fine, lightweight bleached plain weave fabric of ≥85% polyester staple fibers, categorized as batiste in HTS 5512.11.0040 for its delicate, smooth finish exceeding cheesecloth density specs. Popular for blouses, lingerie, and heirloom sewing projects.
Polyester Lawn Fabric Bleached
Crisp, fine-weave bleached polyester staple fiber fabric (85%+) classified as lawn under HTS 5512.11.0040, distinguished from cheesecloth by higher thread density and smooth texture. Used for dress shirts, summer dresses, and decorative overlays.
Medical Grade Polyester Cheesecloth
Sterile bleached cheesecloth from 100% polyester staple fibers, meeting HTS 5512.11.0040 specs for low thread count plain weave under 170 g/m². Designed for wound dressings and surgical applications requiring breathability.
Artisan Polyester Batiste for Sewing
Delicate bleached batiste weave from high-polyester staple fibers (85%+), precisely under HTS 5512.11.0040 for its fine lawn-like texture not qualifying as cheesecloth. Favored by sewers for Victorian-style garments and lace overlays.
Industrial Polyester Cheesecloth Filter
Unbleached polyester staple cheesecloth (≥85%) with plain weave ≤33 threads/cm² under 170 g/m², classified HTS 5512.11.0040. Employed in manufacturing for paint straining and liquid filtration.