Medical Grade Cotton Cheesecloth 44x36

Unbleached 44x36 mesh cotton cheesecloth, yarn number 72, 95 g/m², 100% cotton per HTS 5208.11.80.90. Used in surgical dressings, filtration, and lab applications requiring sterile wrapping. Open weave structure with high count threads provides required absorbency and strength.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 45.5%

If pre-impregnated for medical use

Impregnated cotton wadding/dressings become Chapter 30 medicaments.

5208.59.80Higher: 46.4% vs 45.5%

If printed or jacquard woven

Special weaves or prints exclude from plain weave unbleached provisions.

5608.19.20Lower: 40% vs 45.5%

If knitted construction

Knitted cotton fabrics classify under heading 5608, not woven Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance docs if for medical use; verify no treatments affecting classification

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Note potential Section 301 tariffs on Chinese origin

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