Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative

Lightweight bleached plain weave with 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, 120 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm. Fits HTS 5513.11.00 as unbleached/bleached polyester staple-cotton plain weave <170 g/m², akin to cheesecloth specs. Used for filtration, crafts, and lightweight wraps.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5514.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If weight >170 g/m²

Exceeds weight limit for 5513, moving to 5514 unbleached/bleached subheading.

5111.11Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If mixed with wool instead of mainly cotton

Wool blends classify under Chapter 51, not synthetic-cotton mixes.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 49.9%

If coated for industrial filtering

Coated paper-like fabrics shift to Chapter 48 if function changes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Thread count documentation crucial—≤33 per cm keeps it from sheeting/printcloth notes

Bleach certification required; ensure no napping that alters statistical definitions

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Unbleached Poly-Cotton Craft Fabric

Plain weave unbleached craft fabric, 80% polyester staple/20% cotton, 130 g/m². Falls under HTS 5513.11.00 as <85% synthetic staple mainly or solely with cotton, <170 g/m² plain. For quilting, crafts, DIY projects.

Unbleached 50/50 Poly-Cotton Plain Weave

Balanced 50% polyester staple/50% cotton unbleached plain weave, 150 g/m². Precisely HTS 5513.11.00: <85% synthetic, mixed solely/mainly cotton, <170 g/m². Versatile for uniforms, tents.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth-Style

Bleached plain weave 55/45 poly-cotton, 100 g/m², low density ≤33/cm. HTS 5513.11.00 per cheesecloth-like specs in notes, <170 g/m². For cheese making, straining.

Bleached 75/25 Poly-Cotton Poplin

Bleached poplin plain weave 75% polyester staple/25% cotton, 142 g/m². HTS 5513.11.00 for poplin specs excluding heavy/low density per note (a). Apparel end.

Bleached 70/30 Poly-Cotton Shirting Fabric

Bleached plain weave shirting with 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton, 165 g/m², non-square. HTS 5513.11.00 for its bleached state, polyester-cotton blend under 170 g/m² plain weave specs. Standard for casual button-down shirts.

Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric is made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², and is supplied unbleached. It fits HTS 5513.11.00 due to its specific fiber composition, weight, plain weave structure, and unbleached state as defined in Chapter 55 for synthetic staple fiber fabrics mixed with cotton. Commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses.