5208.11.20.90/Medical Cheesecloth Gauze/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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