Grade 90 Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth
Medium-density Grade 90 cheesecloth in plain weave, unbleached polyester-cotton mix <170 g/m² with ≤33 threads/cm², HTS 5513.11.00.90. Standard for cheese making, straining stocks, and bundling. Fits exact statistical definition (d) for cheesecloth.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If knitted or non-woven construction
Non-woven cheesecloth-like materials classify in Chapter 56, not woven Chapter 55.
If impregnated with paper pulp
Paper-based cheesecloth alternatives fall under Chapter 48 filters.
If industrial textile straining products
Specialized filter cloths of textiles classify in Chapter 59 for technical uses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify food-contact safety (FDA compliant) for culinary imports to avoid CBP holds
• Grade numbering helps classification; mismatch with weave density risks audit
• Ship in rolls, not pre-cut retail packs, to evade GRI 3(b) set provisions
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Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth
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Fine Polyester-Cotton Batiste Sheeting
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