Medical Straining Cheesecloth 5208.12.40.90 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• May require FDA registration depending on end use claims
• Ensure lint-free processing documentation
• Laboratory certification of yarn number essential for audits