5210.31.60.90 - Cheesecloth (226)

This HTS classification, 5210.31.60.90, specifically designates cheesecloth. Cheesecloth is a loosely woven cotton fabric characterized by its open, gauzy structure. It is primarily used for its filtering and straining properties, as well as for utility purposes such as cheese making, crafting, and as a component in medical supplies.

While sharing the broader category of dyed, plain weave cotton fabrics with other types like poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, and printcloth, cheesecloth is distinguished by its significantly looser weave and often lower thread count per unit area, which results in its distinctive gauzy texture and high absorbency. Unlike the more tightly woven and finished poplins and broadcloths, or the standard sheeting and printcloths, cheesecloth's open weave is its defining characteristic for classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, 5210.31.60.90 has no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the specific identification of the fabric as cheesecloth, based on its characteristic open weave and intended use, distinct from other plain weave cotton fabrics described at the same level.