5515.29.00.30 - Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m², kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 81% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 5515.29.00.30, specifically covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that are neither poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, duck, nor satin or twill weave. The description "Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes" highlights common examples of these fabrics. Cheesecloth is characterized by its open, gauze-like weave, often used for filtering or as a lightweight covering. Lawns, voiles, and batistes are typically fine, lightweight plain-weave fabrics, known for their smooth finish and often used in apparel and soft furnishings. The key defining characteristic of this subcategory is the absence of the specific weave structures or fabric types enumerated in its sibling classifications.
Unlike sibling categories such as poplin or broadcloth (5515.29.00.15), which are identified by their distinct plain weave structures, or duck (5515.29.00.35) with its characteristic strong, closely woven plain weave, this classification captures a broader range of woven synthetic staple fiber fabrics that do not fit those specific descriptions. Similarly, it is distinguished from sheeting (5515.29.00.20) and printcloth (5515.29.00.25) by the absence of their specific weave patterns and typical constructions. The "satin weave or twill weave" sibling (5515.29.00.40) is defined by its characteristic diagonal ribbing, a feature not present in the fabrics classified under 5515.29.00.30.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under 5515.29.00.30. Classification within this category is determined by identifying woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers that possess the characteristics of cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, or batistes, while not meeting the specific structural or typological criteria of its co-equal siblings within the broader classification of "Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers: Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers: Other: Other." Practical classification will rely on a detailed examination of the fabric's weave structure, weight, fineness, and intended use.