Unbleached Polyester Cheesecloth
Lightweight plain weave unbleached fabric of 92% polyester staple fibers, under 170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth per statistical note (d). Ideal for filtration, crafts, and packaging. Classified in 5512.11.00.90 as other unbleached polyester staple fabric.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as cheesecloth for industrial filtration
Knitted or non-plain weave filter fabrics may fall under Chapter 56 as raschel or lace.
If coated or laminated for textile use
Coated synthetic fabrics shift to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure ends/picks precisely (≤33/cm²) to confirm cheesecloth; higher counts shift to printcloth
• Label as unbleached with no finishing to stay in 5512.11—dyed versions require 5512.19
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Bleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative
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