Dyed Viscose Staple Cheesecloth-Style Fabric
Lightweight dyed plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², akin to cheesecloth per note (d) but as 'other' dyed in HTS 5516.92.00.90. Applied in medical wipes and filtration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of yarns of different colors (not solid dyed)
Multi-color yarn construction moves to 5516.93 from plain dyed.
If coated or laminated for industrial filtering
Surface treatments shift to Chapter 48 paper/coated fabrics.
If made into narrow non-woven filter media
Non-woven knotted nets classify under 5608, not woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prove low density (≤33 ends/picks) via weave analysis to stay in 'other'; higher counts risk sheeting reclass
• For industrial use, include end-use certificates; avoid retail packaging to prevent consumer goods duties
Related Products under HTS 5516.92.00.90
Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric
A plain weave dyed fabric made from artificial staple fibers like polyester, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.92.00.90 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specifically sheeting or printcloth. Commonly used for apparel linings and light outerwear.
Dyed Lyocell Staple Satin Fabric
Smooth dyed satin weave lyocell staple fiber fabric, outside plain weave definitions in chapter notes, thus other under HTS 5516.92.00.90 for dyed artificial staple woven fabrics. Used in dresses and linings for sheen.
Dyed Polyester/Cupro Blend Poplin
Dyed plain weave poplin from polyester and cupro (artificial staple) blend, fitting poplin note (a) specs, classified as other dyed in HTS 5516.92.00.90. Suited for shirting and blouses.
Dyed Polyester Lightweight Broadcloth
Fine dyed poplin/broadcloth-style polyester staple fabric under 170 g/m², non-square, excluded from low-density note (a)(i), thus HTS 5516.92.00.90 other dyed. For veils and interfacings.
Dyed Cupro Crepe Fabric
Textured crepe weave dyed cupro staple fabric, not plain thus other in HTS 5516.92.00.90. For evening wear.
Dyed Polyester Voile Fabric
Sheer plain weave dyed polyester staple voile, low density >note (d), HTS 5516.92.00.90 other. Curtains/drapes.