Polyester Cheesecloth for Cheese Making
Specialized open-weave cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers (≥85%), under 170 g/m² and ≤33 threads/cm² per note (d), used for wrapping and straining in cheese production. Durable, reusable alternative to cotton for food-safe straining. Common in artisanal dairy processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into narrow filter cloths
Knitted or narrow woven filter fabrics for industrial straining use Chapter 56.
If polymer-based non-woven
Non-woven synthetic straining sheets classify as plastic sheets in Chapter 39.
If sold as paper cheesecloth substitute
Cellulose-based cheesecloth paper in Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain food-contact certifications (e.g
• FDA compliant) for cheese/dairy import clearance
• Document low thread count precisely to match cheesecloth definition and avoid 'other' duties
• Beware of pre-washed claims; unprocessed greige fabric stays in 55xx, finished in 55xx
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