5208.11.20.90 - Cheesecloth (226)

This HTS classification, 5208.11.20.90, specifically covers cheesecloth, a type of woven cotton fabric characterized by its open weave and relatively low weight. For classification within this subheading, the fabric must contain at least 85% cotton by weight, weigh no more than 200 g/m², and be unbleached. Furthermore, it must be of a plain weave and weigh no more than 100 g/m².

Within the broader category of unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² and of number 42 or lower, this subheading distinguishes itself from its siblings, poplin or broadcloth (5208.11.20.20) and sheeting (5208.11.20.40), primarily by its distinct weave structure and common end-use. While poplin and broadcloth typically feature a finer, denser weave and sheeting is characterized by its substantial yet relatively plain weave, cheesecloth's open, gauzy construction makes it easily identifiable and suited for specific applications such as filtration, medical uses, or culinary purposes. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions.