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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed, dyed, or finished beyond bleaching
Yarn-dyed, printed, or otherwise finished mixed fabrics move to Chapter 55 heading 5514.
If predominantly cotton with synthetics as minor component
If cotton exceeds threshold for 'mixed mainly with cotton,' may classify under cotton mixed fabrics.
If coated or laminated for textile use
Surface-coated cheesecloth for industrial filtering shifts to man-made textile coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include weave analysis confirming ≤33 warp ends/filling picks per cm² for cheesecloth status
• Document exact fiber blend via invoices and mill certificates to avoid cotton-only reclassification
• Check for bleaching process documentation as unbleached or bleached both qualify
Related Products under HTS 5513.19.00.40
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.
Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric
Sheer, lightweight voile woven fabric of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple, under 170 g/m², unbleached or bleached. Known for its soft drape in blouses and scarves. Classifies under HTS 5513.19.0040 as voiles mixed mainly with cotton.
Cotton-Synthetic Batiste Sheeting
Fine, lightweight batiste fabric blending cotton with synthetic staples (<85%), plain weave ≤170 g/m² for blouses and lingerie. Bleached or unbleached per HTS 5513.19.0040 specifications for batistes mixed mainly with cotton.
Mixed Fiber Lawn Fabric for Curtains
Lightweight lawn fabric of synthetic staple (<85%) mixed mainly with cotton, plain weave under 170 g/m², bleached for curtain voiles. HTS 5513.19.0040 includes lawns as sheer decorative textiles.
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
Delicate bleached batiste of 75% cotton / 25% acrylic staple fibers, fine plain weave <170 g/m². Used for high-end lingerie and heirloom sewing. HTS 5513.19.0040 for mixed batistes.