Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth
This plain weave cheesecloth is made from unbleached polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It matches the statistical definition of cheesecloth in HTS 5513.11.00.90 for its loose construction and low thread count. Commonly used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyed or printed
Colored polyester-cotton plain weave fabrics fall under 5513.21, not unbleached/bleached.
If cotton content exceeds 85% with minor polyester
Predominantly cotton woven fabrics classify in Chapter 52, not synthetic staple fiber mixed chapter.
If 85% or more polyester staple fibers
Pure or high-percentage synthetic staple fabrics go to 5512, excluding <85% mixes with cotton.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester with cotton mix, as misdeclaration shifts to Chapter 54 or 55
• Provide weave specs (≤33 ends/picks per cm², ≤170 g/m²) in documentation to qualify as cheesecloth
• Avoid common pitfalls like bleaching during processing, which requires reclassification under colored subheadings
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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.
Fine Polyester-Cotton Batiste Sheeting
Ultra-fine batiste plain weave from bleached polyester staple mainly with cotton, ≤170 g/m², under HTS 5513.11.00.90. Not sheeting per note (b) due to non-square construction. Perfect for embroidery bases and infant garments.
Culinary Voile Strainer Cloth
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Bleached Lawn Fabric for Lining
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