Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers: > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: > Unbleached or bleached > Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5516.41.00.40
Bleached Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth
This plain weave cheesecloth is made from a blend of less than 85% polyester 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 is bleached for a clean white finish and used primarily for straining liquids in food preparation or cheese making. Classified under HTS 5516.41.0040 due to its cheesecloth construction and mixed fiber composition.
Unbleached Voile Fabric Blend
A lightweight, sheer voile fabric woven from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (<85% polyester), unbleached in natural off-white tone. It features a fine plain weave suitable for curtains, mosquito netting, or blouses. Falls under HTS 5516.41.0040 as unbleached voile mixed with cotton.
Bleached Batiste Poly-Cotton Cloth
Fine, lightweight batiste fabric blending cotton with less than 85% polyester staple fibers, bleached for crisp whiteness. Used for heirloom sewing, lingerie, or high-end linens due to its delicate plain weave. HTS 5516.41.0040 applies to its bleached batiste style and mixed fiber profile.
Medical Grade Cheesecloth Blend
Sterilizable cheesecloth from cotton-polyester staple mix (<85% polyester), bleached and loosely woven (≤33 ends/picks per cm², <170 g/m²). Ideal for wound dressings or surgical straining. Classified in HTS 5516.41.0040 for bleached cheesecloth with cotton mix.
Unbleached Lawn Fabric for Apparel
Crisp, fine lawn fabric woven from mainly cotton with <85% polyester staple, unbleached. Lightweight plain weave perfect for summer dresses or shirts. HTS 5516.41.0040 covers unbleached lawns in this mixed fiber category.
Bleached Voile for Curtains
Sheer bleached voile sheeting from polyester-cotton blend (<85% polyester staple), plain weave under 170 g/m². Used for lightweight window treatments. Fits HTS 5516.41.0040 as bleached voile mixed mainly with cotton.
Artisan Cheese Making Cheesecloth
Unbleached, food-safe cheesecloth of cotton-polyester (<85% polyester), loose plain weave meeting cheesecloth definition (<170 g/m², ≤33 picks/cm²). Essential for homemade cheese straining. HTS 5516.41.0040 for unbleached cheesecloth blends.
Fine Batiste Blouse Fabric
Delicate bleached batiste from fine cotton-polyester staple yarns (<85% polyester). Sheer, smooth finish ideal for blouses and overlays. Classified HTS 5516.41.0040 for bleached batistes mixed with cotton.
Straining Voile Cloth
Unbleached voile cheesecloth blend for liquid straining, <85% polyester staple with cotton, lightweight plain weave. Used in brewing, cooking. HTS 5516.41.0040 as unbleached voile/cheesecloth.
Lawn Fabric for Quilting
Bleached fine lawn poly-cotton blend (<85% polyester staple), crisp weave for quilt backgrounds. Stable, lightweight at <170 g/m². HTS 5516.41.0040 bleached lawn mixed fibers.