5515.11.00.30 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)

This HTS category, 5515.11.00.30, specifically encompasses "cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes" when these fabrics are manufactured from polyester staple fibers that are mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers. The defining characteristic of this classification is the specific blend of synthetic staple fibers, with a primary composition of polyester. These fabrics are typically characterized by their relatively open weave and lightweight nature, making them suitable for a variety of end-uses.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or duck (5515.11.00.15, 5515.11.00.20, 5515.11.00.25, 5515.11.00.35, etc.), relies on the specific weave structure and the intended application suggested by those weave types. While those siblings might also be made from similar polyester and viscose rayon staple fiber blends, their classifications are determined by their distinct weaves like plain weave (poplin, sheeting, printcloth) or a heavier, more durable weave (duck), or specific satin or twill constructions (5515.11.00.40). This category, however, focuses on the more delicate and often sheer constructions of cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, and batistes.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 5515.11.00.30 is on accurately identifying the fabric as one of the named types (cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes) and confirming the material composition of polyester staple fibers predominantly blended with viscose rayon staple fibers. The intended use and specific fabric properties, such as openness of weave and weight, are crucial for distinguishing these particular fabrics from others within the broader woven fabric categories.