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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Bleached cheesecloth remains in 5512.11.0040, but dyeing moves it to other unbleached/bleached subheading.
If mixed with cotton or other fibers below 85% polyester
Falls under synthetic/cotton mixes if polyester staple fiber content drops below 85% threshold.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted polyester fabrics classify in Chapter 60, not woven fabrics of Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² to confirm cheesecloth classification; provide lab test reports if audited
• Ensure documentation proves ≥85% polyester staple fiber content via fiber analysis certificates to avoid reclassification
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.
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.