Cotton Gauze Fabric for Medical Dressings
Cotton gauze fabric for medical dressings is a lightweight, open-weave fabric with a warp of standing threads crossed by doup threads forming loops, as defined in Chapter Note 3. It is specifically designed for manufacturing bandages and wound dressings, and as cotton gauze wider than 30 cm, it falls under tariff item 5803.00.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gauze is cut to shape and packaged as medical dressings
Medical dressings put up for retail sale fall under heading 30.05.
If the gauze is narrow (≤ 30 cm)
Narrow woven cotton fabrics are classified under heading 58.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is not classified as a medical supply under Chapter 30, which covers specific articles like dressings
• Verify the gauze is not impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
• Provide CBSA with the fabric's weave structure and intended use for accurate classification
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