Medical Grade Bleached Cheesecloth 150 g/m² from Germany
Medical-grade bleached cheesecloth is a plain weave cotton fabric, 85%+ cotton, 150 g/m², yarn number 42 or lower, precisely matching HTS 5208.22.40.90 cheesecloth criteria. Used for wound dressings and surgical drapes due to its breathability and sterility post-bleaching. The coarse weave prevents sticking while allowing drainage.
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
• Obtain FDA compliance docs if for medical use and note on commercial invoice
• Test for excessive sizing removal per U.S. notes before weight measurement
• Declare intended end-use to prevent reclassification as apparel material