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: > Printed > 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 5516.44.00.40
Printed Cotton-Mixed Cheesecloth Fabric
This is a plain weave printed cheesecloth fabric weighing less than 170 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter, containing under 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton. It matches the statistical definition of cheesecloth in Chapter 55 and is classified under 5516.44.0040 due to its printed finish and specific yarn construction. Commonly used for filtration, crafts, or lightweight packaging.
Printed Lawn Fabric with Cotton Blend
A fine, lightweight printed lawn fabric under 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% artificial staple fibers, classified under 5516.44.0040 for its voile/lawn characteristics and printed surface. Lawn features a crisp, sheer texture suitable for dress linings or blouses. The cotton-artificial mix and printing determine its precise HTS placement.
Printed Voile Cheesecloth Blend
Printed voile-style cheesecloth with low thread count (≤33 per cm²), under 170 g/m², featuring less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed primarily with cotton, fitting HTS 5516.44.0040. This sheer, lightweight fabric is ideal for curtains, mosquito netting, or apparel overlays. Its printed pattern and specific statistical weave definition control classification.
Printed Batiste Cotton-Artificial Fabric
Fine printed batiste weave fabric, lightweight under 170 g/m², with artificial staple fibers under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, under HTS 5516.44.0040 for batiste category. Batiste offers a soft, semi-sheer finish for lingerie, blouses, or embroidery base. Classification hinges on print, fiber mix, and fine weave specs.
Printed Medical Cheesecloth Gauze
Printed cheesecloth used in medical dressings, low density weave ≤33 threads/cm², <170 g/m², <85% artificial staple mainly cotton mix, HTS 5516.44.0040. Printing may include identification patterns; fits cheesecloth definition precisely. Primarily for wound care or surgical applications.
Printed Voile Curtain Sheer Fabric
Printed sheer voile fabric for curtains, <170 g/m², ≤33 threads/cm² in some areas qualifying as cheesecloth/voile, <85% artificial staple with cotton, HTS 5516.44.0040. Provides light filtration with decorative prints. Weave and fiber specs match chapter notes.