Medical Straining Cheesecloth 5208.12.40.90 from Canada
Medical grade cheesecloth for wound dressings and pharmaceutical straining classified under HTS 5208.12.40.90. Features unbleached plain weave, 85%+ cotton, 100-200 g/m² with yarn number 42 or lower per cheesecloth (226) specs. Sterilizable without losing filtration properties.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• May require FDA registration depending on end use claims
• Ensure lint-free processing documentation
• Laboratory certification of yarn number essential for audits