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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 85% or more cotton by weight
Predominantly cotton cheesecloth shifts to Chapter 52 for woven cotton fabrics.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Higher polyester content moves it to the 85%+ artificial staple fiber heading.
If imported as finished cheesecloth rolls for retail sale
Made-up textile articles like pre-cut retail cheesecloth fall under Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm under 85% artificial staple fibers; ensure compliance with FDA regulations for food contact if intended for culinary use; provide mill certificates showing weave specs (≤33 ends/picks per cm²)
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