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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.21.00Same rate: 47%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed versions shift to specific dyed polyester staple fabric headings.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 47%

If coated or laminated for specific uses

Surface treatments move coated cheesecloth-like fabrics to paper/coated products.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 47%

If impregnated for industrial textile use

Functionally treated fabrics for technical purposes classify in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bleaching process certification; both unbleached and bleached qualify under this subheading

Measure and document exact thread count and weight per statistical note to prevent misclassification as printcloth

Related Products 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.

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.