Medical Grade Dyed Cheesecloth Roll
Sterilizable, dyed cheesecloth with cotton-manmade blend (<85% artificial staple), low density weave ≤33 picks/cm² per note (d), under HTS 5516.42.0040. Used in surgical dressings and filtration. Bulk rolls for medical supply chains.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If impregnated or medicated for medical use
Pharmaceutical preparations of textile materials shift to Chapter 30.
If cotton ≥85%, unbleached
Higher cotton content undyed versions in Chapter 52.
If paper-based substitute
Non-textile paper cheesecloth alternatives classify in Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA compliance docs if for medical use; verify weave matches cheesecloth exactly
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns—presence excludes from cheesecloth per notes
• Separate from gauze (Chapter 30) by confirming not medicated or impregnated
Related Products under HTS 5516.42.00.40
Dyed Cotton-Manmade Cheesecloth Fabric
This plain weave cheesecloth weighs under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% artificial staple fibers, and dyed. It fits HTS 5516.42.0040 due to its cheesecloth construction and fiber blend as defined in chapter notes. Commonly used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications.
Dyed Cotton-Polyester Voile Fabric
A lightweight, sheer voile fabric dyed, with less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, featuring a plain weave suitable for voiles as per HTS 5516.42.0040. Its fine, transparent structure distinguishes it from denser weaves like cheesecloth. Ideal for curtains, blouses, and scarves.
Dyed Cotton-Acrylic Lawn Fabric
Crisp, lightweight lawn fabric dyed with less than 85% acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, plain weave fitting HTS 5516.42.0040 for lawns. Used in summer dresses and linings due to its durability and breathability. Excludes square construction sheeting per notes.
Sheer Dyed Cotton-Viscose Voile
Ultra-sheer, dyed voile with mainly cotton and <85% viscose staple, plain weave as defined in HTS 5516.42.0040. Perfect for evening wear overlays and mosquito netting. Lightweight under 170 g/m².
Fine Dyed Cotton-Modal Batiste
Luxurious, fine batiste dyed fabric blending cotton with <85% modal staple fibers, under HTS 5516.42.0040. Soft drape for heirloom dresses and undergarments. Exceeds printcloth specs per notes.
Breathable Dyed Cotton-Lyocell Lawn
Eco-friendly lawn fabric dyed, mainly cotton with <85% lyocell staple, plain weave HTS 5516.42.0040. Breathable for shirting and linens, fine handfeel.