Polyester Cheesecloth Fabric
Lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², matching 'cheesecloth' per statistical note (d). Classified in HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven polyester staple fabrics, used for filtration or crafts.
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Alternative Classifications
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If mixed with cotton
Cotton-polyester blends over 50% cotton fall under 5515.11.00 per Chapter 55 notes on mixed fabrics.
If narrower than 30 cm and lace-like
Narrow woven fabrics of man-made staple fibers classify in Chapter 56 if under specific widths.
If for industrial textile use like straining
End-use as industrial textile article shifts to Chapter 59 even if basic fabric form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document low thread count (<33/cm²) and weight (<170 g/m²) with test reports to confirm cheesecloth status
• Label as '100% polyester staple fiber' to prevent disputes over continuous filament misclassification
Related Products under HTS 5515.19.00
Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as 'poplin or broadcloth' under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, distinct from specified types like sheeting or printcloth.
Polyester Printcloth Alternative Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fabric under 170 g/m² with >33 singles yarns/cm² but exceeding printcloth width (over 168 cm) or combed, per note (c). Falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' woven polyester staple fabrics for apparel linings.
Heavyweight Polyester Sheeting Fabric
Polyester staple fiber plain weave fabric over 170 g/m², not meeting sheeting exclusions like multiple yarns or low yarn number in note (b)(ii). HTS 5515.19.00 covers this 'other' category for upholstery or bedding uses.
Polyester Staple Lining Fabric
Woven fabric of polyester staple fibers for garment linings, plain weave not fitting poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or printcloth definitions in statistical notes. HTS 5515.19.00 as 'other' for apparel manufacturing applications.
Industrial Polyester Filter Fabric
Plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, lightweight with open construction not cheesecloth but 'other' under 5515.19.00, used in industrial filtration excluding specific statistical types.
Polyester Staple Upholstery Fabric
Durable woven polyester staple fiber fabric over 170 g/m², not square construction or low yarn number, thus 'other' in HTS 5515.19.00 for furniture upholstery excluding broadcloth/poplin.