Dyed Cotton Cheesecloth
A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m² with no more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², dyed in various colors. Classified under HTS 5516.92.00.40 as cheesecloth made from artificial staple fibers, matching the statistical note definition for cheesecloth. Used for straining, culinary applications, and crafts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from cotton staple fibers instead of artificial
Chapter 52 covers woven cotton fabrics; cheesecloth specs shift to cotton-specific headings.
If not dyed (undyed or bleached)
Undyed woven artificial staple fiber fabrics fall under 5515, with cheesecloth in the same subheading.
If of yarns of different colors (not uniformly dyed)
Multi-color yarn construction moves to 5516.91, separating from plain dyed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and thread count ≤33 per cm² to confirm cheesecloth classification per statistical notes
• Provide mill test certificates showing artificial staple fiber composition and dyeing process for customs compliance
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring no more than 33 threads per cm² and proper documentation
Related Products under HTS 5516.92.00.40
Dyed Rayon Voile Fabric
A sheer, lightweight plain weave fabric from artificial staple rayon fibers, typically under 170 g/m², used for curtains and blouses. Falls under HTS 5516.92.00.40 as 'voiles' per the category for dyed artificial staple fiber fabrics. Its fine, transparent weave distinguishes it from denser fabrics.
Dyed Acetate Batiste Fabric
Fine, lightweight plain weave batiste from acetate staple fibers, dyed for dress shirts and linings, under 170 g/m². Classified in HTS 5516.92.00.40 as batiste within dyed artificial staple fiber woven fabrics (226). Meets delicate, crisp texture criteria.
Dyed Polyester Cheesecloth Roll
Industrial-grade dyed cheesecloth from polyester staple fibers, ≤170 g/m², ≤33 threads/cm², for filtration and crafts. Fits HTS 5516.92.00.40 precisely as dyed cheesecloth per statistical note (d). Sold in bulk rolls for manufacturing.
Dyed Rayon Batiste Sheeting
Delicate batiste-style lightweight fabric from rayon staple, dyed for lingerie and blouses. Under HTS 5516.92.00.40 as batistes in the dyed category (226). Fine weave avoids sheeting specs.
Dyed Acetate Voile Curtain Fabric
Sheer dyed voile from acetate staple fibers for lightweight curtains, <170 g/m². HTS 5516.92.00.40 includes voiles as dyed artificial staple wovens. Transparent and airy weave.
Dyed Viscose Cheesecloth for Crafts
Colorful dyed viscose staple cheesecloth for DIY crafts, cheese making, low density weave. Precisely HTS 5516.92.00.40 per cheesecloth definition.