Printed Cotton-Synthetic Cheesecloth
A lightweight printed cheesecloth made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m², with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. It qualifies under HTS 5513.49.90.40 as printed cheesecloth per statistical note (d), distinct from heavier or denser fabrics. Used for culinary straining, crafts, and medical applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprinted (plain dyed or bleached)
Printed fabrics fall under 5513.49, while plain (undyed/bleached/dyed) go to 5513.41; same yarn mix and weight.
If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight
Higher cotton dominance shifts to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics; synthetic becomes minor mix.
If classified as poplin or broadcloth instead of cheesecloth
Denser weave >33 ends/picks or non-square construction moves from cheesecloth to other fabric types in same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration shifts to 5513.41 or 5211
• Provide weave analysis proving ≤33 ends/picks per cm² and weight ≤170 g/m² to match cheesecloth definition and avoid reclassification
• Include printing process documentation; ensure printing is on fabric meeting base yarn criteria, not post-dyeing adjustments
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