5512.29.00.30 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS classification, 5512.29.00.30, specifically covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that contain 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, and where these synthetic staple fibers are acrylic or modacrylic. Within the "Other" subcategories, this code is designated for cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes. These fabrics are characterized by their fine yarns, relatively open weave, and lightweight nature, often intended for specialized uses.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the specific fabric construction and common applications. For instance, categories like poplin (5512.29.00.15), sheeting (5512.29.00.20), and printcloth (5512.29.00.25) generally refer to more common, densely woven fabrics used for apparel and home furnishings. Duck (5512.29.00.35), in contrast, describes a heavier, plain-weave fabric. This category for cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes thus carves out a niche for lighter, more delicate woven structures within the broader scope of acrylic/modacrylic woven fabrics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, proper classification under 5512.29.00.30 hinges on accurately identifying the fabric as one of the specified types – cheesecloth, lawn, voile, or batiste – and confirming it meets the general criteria of containing at least 85% synthetic staple fibers, specifically acrylic or modacrylic, by weight, and being woven. The characteristic fineness and open weave are key identifiers for these types of fabrics.