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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plaited or basketry-style weave
Plaited synthetic-cotton cheesecloth may classify as plaiting materials.
If treated for industrial filtering
Functionally treated filter fabrics use Chapter 59 textile articles.
If sold in pre-cut retail packs >0.5kg
Retail-packed paper-like textiles may fall under Chapter 48 if thin enough.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end/pick count lab reports matching statistical note (d) ≤33 per cm²
• Ensure food-grade certification if marketed for culinary use post-import
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling made-up articles to prevent Chapter 63 shift
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