Medical Grade Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth from Germany
Sterilizable bleached cheesecloth for medical dressings and surgical use, plain weave, 85%+ cotton, yarn numbers 43-68, weight not over 100 g/m² under HTS 5208.21.40.90. Provides breathability and absorbency in healthcare applications. Conforms to USP standards for purity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include USP or equivalent purity certificates for medical claims
• Test for yarn number using US note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000)
• Pitfall: Over 85% cotton threshold requires fiber analysis report