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Medical Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan

Unbleached plain weave cotton cheesecloth for medical dressings, yarn number 42 or lower, ≤100 g/m², ≥85% cotton content. Used in wound care and surgical prep before further processing. Classifies under HTS 5208.11.20.90 as specified cheesecloth fabric.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include FDA 510(k) if claiming medical device status post-processing; verify no bleach contamination via lab analysis; use correct yarn number calculation per US note formulas