Printed Polyester Cheesecloth
Lightweight printed plain weave polyester staple fabric ≤170 g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm, matching cheesecloth note (d). Under 5516.94.00 for printed artificial staple fibers. Applied in crafts and filtration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into nonwoven filter material
Nonwovens from staple fibers classified in Chapter 56.
If for industrial textile use like straining
End-use as industrial textile article shifts to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm low thread count with microscope analysis; common misclassification to denser fabrics
• Printing must be surface-applied post-weave; dyeing during production changes heading
• For food contact, add FDA compliance docs beyond standard HTS paperwork
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