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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-impregnated with medicaments
Medicated dressings classify as pharmaceutical products, not base fabrics.
If made into nonwoven form
Nonwoven cheesecloth equivalents fall under Chapter 56.
If cut and hemmed into apparel garments
Garment conversion moves to Chapter 62 apparel.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA compliance docs if medical use claimed, though HTS remains fabric classification
• Ensure no impregnation/coating, or it shifts to Chapter 59 treated textiles
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.
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.