5512.11.00.40 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS classification, 5512.11.00.40, specifically covers cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes when they are woven fabrics composed of 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, and specifically polyester staple fibers. These fabrics are further characterized as being unbleached or bleached, indicating their stage of processing. The term "cheesecloth" refers to a loosely woven cotton fabric used for straining or covering, while lawns, voiles, and batistes are typically lightweight, sheer, or semi-sheer plain-weave fabrics.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific types of woven fabrics it enumerates. For instance, while other categories within 5512.11.00 might cover poplin, printcloth, duck, or fabrics identified by specific weave structures like satin or twill, this code is reserved for the aforementioned cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes. The key differentiator lies in the recognized textile constructions and intended uses associated with these particular fabric types, even when manufactured from synthetic staple fibers.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories under 5512.11.00.40. Therefore, the classification is definitive for the described fabrics. When classifying goods under this code, attention should be paid to verifying the fiber content (85% or more synthetic staple fibers, specifically polyester staple fibers) and the absence or presence of bleaching, in addition to confirming that the fabric fits the description of cheesecloth, lawn, voile, or batiste.