Unbleached Acrylic Cheesecloth Fabric
Plain weave unbleached fabric from 100% acrylic staple fibers, under 170 gsm with ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth definition. Classified under 5516.11.00.90 for other unbleached high-artificial-fiber wovens. Used in filtration, crafts, and lightweight packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached
Bleached cheesecloth shifts to 5516.12; color processing determines unbleached/bleached split.
If made into narrow filter cloth
Processed into non-woven or narrow widths > Chapter 55, into Chapter 56 knit/woven made-ups.
If coated for packaging use
Coated or laminated versions become Chapter 48/49 paper alternatives, not pure fabric.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure thread count precisely (<33/cm) with photos or lab reports for cheesecloth verification
• Avoid bleaching claims without process proof; unbleached status key for this subheading
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