USP Grade Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan
USP-compliant bleached cheesecloth functioning as lightweight gauze, plain weave 85%+ cotton, yarn 43-68, <100 g/m² per HTS 5208.21.40.90. Used in wound care and dental applications. High absorbency with minimal lint.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include USP Type VII certificate
• Calculate average yarn number with total single yarns per cm² (T)
• Avoid classification as Chapter 30 without impregnation