Dyed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative
Open plain weave dyed fabric with 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, ≤33 threads per sq cm. Though resembling cheesecloth, <85% artificial mix with cotton places it in HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven fabrics. Used in medical and industrial wiping.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into narrow woven fabrics <30cm wide
Narrow width shifts to Chapter 56.
If plain colored if cotton-dominant
If >85% cotton, classifies as cotton plain weave in 5210.
If for industrial textile use like filter cloth
End-use as industrial textile article changes to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm low thread count (<33/cm) in specs; sterilize if medical end-use
• Common issue: Confusing with 100% cotton cheesecloth under 5208.12
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