Cotton Medical Gauze Wadding
Sterile cotton wadding sheets used in surgical procedures for absorbing fluids and padding wounds. This falls under this tariff item as wadding of cotton textile materials, distinct from woven gauze which is classified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wadding is cut into finished medical dressings
Finished dressings are articles of wadding.
If the wadding is impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
Medicated wadding is classified under Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wadding is not impregnated with pharmaceutical substances, as that would classify under Chapter 30
• Ensure the sheets are not 'made up' into finished dressings, which could fall under 5601.21.30
• Provide sterilization certificates if applicable to expedite CBSA clearance
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Cotton Upholstery Padding Wadding
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