Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Roll
Bleached, loosely woven cheesecloth roll from polyester staple fibers (≥85%), under 170 g/m² with ≤33 threads/cm², ideal for culinary straining or medical uses. Falls under HTS 5512.91.0040 as bleached cheesecloth.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other bleached but not cheesecloth/voile etc.
Bleached fabrics outside specific types go to residual 'other' categories.
If made into narrow woven fabrics <30cm
Narrow-woven synthetic fabrics classify under Chapter 56.
If impregnated for medical dressings
Wadding, gauze, etc., impregnated for medical use moves to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For food contact, include FDA compliance docs; verify no contaminants in bleaching process
• Measure and document exact g/m² and thread count to match statistical note (a)(i)
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