Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Roll

Sterile-ready medical cheesecloth gauze, dyed plain weave cotton >85%, <100 g/m², yarn ≤42, per HTS 5208.31.40.90. Used for dressings and surgical prep. Cheesecloth specs ensure absorbent open weave.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3005.10.10.00Lower: 10% vs 43.1%

If impregnated with adhesives for dressings

Adhesive medical dressings with cotton wadding go to Chapter 30.

5208.42.40.00Higher: 46.4% vs 43.1%

If >100 g/m² weight

Denser plain weave dyed cotton over 100 g/m² under 5208.42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with FDA 510(k) if claiming medical device; declare as fabric only

Certify no contaminants; provide clean yarn affidavits