Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave 90% polyester fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², matching cheesecloth definition in notes. Falls under HTS 5512.99.00 for other synthetic staple wovens. Common in filtration and crafts.
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If mixed with cotton fibers over 15%
Blends classify under 5512.91 for synthetic-cotton mixes.
If knitted or non-woven construction
Non-woven synthetic fabrics move to Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure ends/picks ≤33 per cm² precisely for cheesecloth note
• Provide end-use declaration if for food filtration to aid customs
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassified as industrial under different rates
Related Products under HTS 5512.99.00
100% Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, certified as poplin per chapter notes. It contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers, classifying it under HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics. Used for shirts and blouses.
Heavyweight Polyester Broadcloth
Napped plain weave broadcloth of 92% polyester staple fibers, over 170 g/m², average yarn >26, not square. Meets poplin/broadcloth exclusion but as 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00. For upholstery applications.
Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin
100% acrylic staple fiber poplin, plain weave not square, used in suiting. High synthetic content places it in HTS 5512.99.00 as other woven fabrics per chapter notes.
Polyester Twill Weave Fabric
Non-plain weave twill 87% polyester staple fabric, not fitting specific types like poplin. Thus 'other' under HTS 5512.99.00 for high synthetic wovens.
Synthetic Staple Satin Fabric
Satin weave 89% polyester staple fibers, other than named types. HTS 5512.99.00 for miscellaneous high-synthetic wovens.
Polyester Filter Cloth
Plain weave polyester staple filter fabric, 91%, not cheesecloth density. Other under HTS 5512.99.00.