Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cheesecloth
Lightweight plain weave cheesecloth of polyester staple mixed with cotton, bleached, 120 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm for straining uses. Under HTS 5513.13.00 for bleached, <85% polyester cotton mix <170 g/m², matching cheesecloth definition.
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If weight over 170 g/m²
Heavier cheesecloth-like fabrics go to 5513.33.00 for dyed/bleached heavier mixes.
If processed into non-textile cheese straining bags
Plaited or woven into articles shifts to Chapter 46 for plaiting materials.
If paper-based imitation rather than true textile
Paper cheesecloth mimics fall under paper chapter, not textiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm low density ≤33 ends/picks with weave analysis; include end-use declarations
• Common issue: confusing with denser sheeting fabrics
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