Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan
Unbleached medical cheesecloth gauze is a plain weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, ≤100 g/m² with yarn #43-68, designated as cheesecloth (226). Used in surgical dressings and filtration due to its absorbent, open weave. Meets HTS criteria for unprocessed, low-weight cotton cheesecloth.
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%
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA import requirements for medical textiles alongside CBP; test for sterility potential without actual sterilization
• Document yarn number per US note formulas (e.g
• N=BYT/1,000)
• Watch for re-export quotas if origin is quota-restricted country