Unbleached Synthetic Cheesecloth
A plain weave, unbleached fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5512.91.0040. It is commonly used for straining liquids in food preparation or crafts due to its loose weave structure.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Dyed or printed cheesecloth, lawns, voiles or batistes fall under the 'other' subheading for colored variants.
If containing <85% synthetic staple fibers
Mixed synthetic staple fiber fabrics with other fibers drop to Chapter 55 headings for lower synthetic content.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted fabrics of synthetic staple fibers are classified in Chapter 60, not woven fabrics of Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight and thread count meet cheesecloth definition (≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming ≥85% synthetic staple fiber content and unbleached status
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