Dyed Voile Cheesecloth Blend

Sheer, lightweight dyed voile-style cheesecloth made from synthetic staple fibers (<85%) mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², featuring a very open plain weave with ≤33 threads per cm². Meets cheesecloth criteria in statistical note (d) while offering voile's delicate transparency for decorative or filtration uses. Popular in crafts, cheese making, and lightweight drapery.

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.

5513.23.01Same rate: 49.9%

If classified as a different fabric type like poplin

Poplin or broadcloth definitions in note (a) would move it to the poplin subheading if not meeting cheesecloth openness.

6004.90Lower: 17% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted synthetic-cotton fabrics shift to Chapter 60, as HTS 5513 is strictly for woven structures.

5512.29.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If 85%+ synthetic staple fibers

Higher synthetic content excludes mixed mainly with cotton, placing it in pure synthetic staple fabric headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill test reports showing open weave density and fiber blend to avoid reclassification as denser voiles

Label clearly as 'cheesecloth' with technical specs; customs may challenge if resembling apparel fabrics

Check for uniform dyeing to prevent duty disputes under 'other dyed woven fabrics'

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Dyed Cotton-Synthetic Cheesecloth

A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m², dyed, containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It qualifies as cheesecloth per statistical note (d) due to its loose open weave structure ideal for straining and filtering. Commonly used in culinary and medical applications for its breathability.

Batiste Lawn Fabric Dyed Blend

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Culinary Cheesecloth Synthetic-Cotton

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Medical Grade Voile Cheesecloth

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Craft Batiste Cheesecloth Dyed

Delicate dyed batiste cheesecloth for crafts, <85% synthetic-cotton mix, ≤170 g/m², loose plain weave per note (d). Ideal for dyeing projects, macrame, and lightweight backdrops due to its sheer, open texture. Available in pastel dyed shades.

Industrial Filter Voile Fabric

Dyed voile cheesecloth for industrial filtration, synthetic staple (<85%) mainly cotton, <170 g/m², open weave ≤33/cm² per note (d). Filters liquids in manufacturing processes while dyed for process identification. Durable yet lightweight for repeated use.