Bleached Cotton-Synthetic Cheesecloth
A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m², made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, classified as cheesecloth due to containing not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. Used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications. Falls under HTS 5513.19.0040 as unbleached or bleached cheesecloth mixed with less than 85% synthetic fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more synthetic staple fibers
Higher synthetic content shifts to 5513.11 pure synthetic staple fiber heading.
If composed solely of cotton without synthetic mix
Pure cotton cheesecloth classifies under Chapter 52 cotton fabrics.
If weight exceeds 170 g/m²
Heavier mixed fabrics fall under broader 5513.19.0000 excluding lightweight specifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 170 g/m² and end/pick count ≤33 per cm² to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Provide lab test reports on fiber content to prove <85% synthetics mixed mainly with cotton
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no square construction with >33 ends/picks
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Unbleached 60/32 Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth
Unbleached cheesecloth with 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm² per statistical notes. Ideal for cheese making, straining liquids, and medical bandaging. HTS 5513.19.0040 covers this mixed fiber lightweight cheesecloth.
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Mixed Fiber Lawn Fabric for Curtains
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Culinary Cheesecloth 50/50 Blend
50% cotton / 50% polyester staple cheesecloth, unbleached, ≤33 ends/picks per cm², <170 g/m² for cheese straining and canning. Precise HTS 5513.19.0040 classification per cheesecloth definition.
Bleached Batiste for Lingerie
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