Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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