Polyester Cheesecloth 40x40 Mesh
A lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with 40 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, classified as cheesecloth under HTS 5515.19.0030 due to its low density weave structure matching the chapter note definition for cheesecloth. Commonly used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing >33 warp ends and picks per cm²
Exceeds cheesecloth density limit, qualifying as printcloth if average yarn number 43-68 and square construction.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted synthetic staple fabrics fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.
If made of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers
Material composition shifts to polyester-excluded synthetic headings in 5513.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² via lab testing to confirm cheesecloth classification
• Provide mill test certificate detailing yarn type (staple polyester) and weave specs to avoid misclassification as printcloth
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