Laminated Cotton PVC Medical Drape Fabric
Sterilizable cotton fabric laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) for surgical drapes. The visible PVC lamination meets the criteria of heading 59.03, and since the fabric contains no man-made fibres, it falls under tariff item 5903.10.10.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric contains man-made fibres
This sibling item covers PVC-coated textile fabrics containing man-made fibres.
If the product is a sterile medical dressing or similar article
Articles of heading 30.05 are excluded from Section XI by Section Note 1(e).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is not classified as a medical article under heading 30.05 or 30.06, which are excluded from Section XI
• Verify the PVC coating is visible and the fabric passes the manual bend test
• Provide documentation confirming the cotton fibre content and absence of man-made fibres
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