Cotton Medical Gauze Bandage Fabric
Cotton medical gauze bandage fabric is a narrow plain woven cotton fabric, 5 cm wide, for cutting into medical bandages, but not of gauze weave. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, and is not classified as gauze under heading 58.03.
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 fabric has a gauze weave with crossing or doup threads
Gauze fabrics are classified in heading 58.03 per Chapter Note 3.
If the fabric is packaged as a sterile medical bandage
Sterile surgical goods are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric is not of gauze weave (as defined in Chapter Note 3) to avoid classification under heading 58.03
• Declare the cotton composition and width (≤30 cm) accurately
• If the fabric is cut to length and packaged for medical use, check whether it qualifies as a made-up article under Section Note 7
Related Products under Tariff item 5806.31.00
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