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

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.

3005.90.10.00Lower: 10% vs 47%

If pre-impregnated with medicaments

Medicated dressings classify as pharmaceutical products, not base fabrics.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 47%

If made into nonwoven form

Nonwoven cheesecloth equivalents fall under Chapter 56.

6210.10.50Lower: 17.5% vs 47%

If cut and hemmed into apparel garments

Garment conversion moves to Chapter 62 apparel.

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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

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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

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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.