Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight bleached plain weave polyester at 120 gsm with 30 warp ends and picks per cm, matching cheesecloth definition in note (d). As 100% synthetic staple fibers, unbleached or bleached 'other', it is under HTS 5512.91.00.90. Common for filtration, crafts, and lightweight drapery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If raschel or lace construction
Non-plain weaves like raschel classify as knotted netting in 5608.
If coated for industrial filter use
Textile fabrics coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm low thread count (≤33 per cm) via weave analysis to justify cheesecloth specs
• Label as 'bleached only' with no optical brighteners that mimic dyeing
• Package in bulk rolls for fabric classification; retail cuts may need 55.16 review
Related Products under HTS 5512.91.00.90
100% Polyester Unbleached Poplin Fabric
This plain weave fabric, made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighs 150 gsm with more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm, fitting the definition of poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It is unbleached, classifying it under HTS 5512.91.00.90 as woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers, 85% or more by weight, unbleached. Used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Bleached Polyester Sheeting Fabric
A square construction plain weave polyester fabric weighing 160 gsm, with over 33 ends and picks per cm and average yarn number 65, qualifying as 'sheeting' under note (b)(i). Bleached but not dyed, it falls under HTS 5512.91.00.90 for unbleached or bleached woven synthetic staple fabrics (85%+). Ideal for bed linens and curtains.
Unbleached Polyester Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave unbleached polyester fabric at 140 gsm, average yarn 55, over 33 singles yarns per sq cm, square construction—fits printcloth specs in note (c) but classified here as 'other' unbleached. Under HTS 5512.91.00.90 for 85%+ synthetic staple woven fabrics. Used in pre-printing for apparel.
Unbleached Polyester Broadcloth for Linings
Unbleached plain weave 100% polyester staple fabric, 155 gsm, not square, over 170 gsm threshold but average yarn >26, per poplin/broadcloth note (a)(ii). HTS 5512.91.00.90 for other unbleached/bleached synthetic staple wovens. Suited for garment linings and interfacings.
Bleached High-Thread-Count Polyester Sheeting
Bleached square weave polyester fabric, 165 gsm, 40 ends/picks per cm, yarn number 68, precisely 'sheeting' per note (b)(i). 90% polyester staple, HTS 5512.91.00.90 as other bleached woven. For upholstery and bedding bases.
Unbleached Polyester Utility Fabric
Basic unbleached 100% polyester staple woven fabric, plain weave, 130 gsm, 35 ends/picks, not fitting specific notes (a-d), thus 'other' under HTS 5512.91.00.90. Versatile for industrial wipes and crafts.