Medical Grade Cotton Gauze Fabric from China
Dyed, plain weave cotton gauze (high-number cheesecloth style) with 85%+ cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn #69+, used in bandages and wound dressings for its absorbent open weave. Fits HTS 5208.31.80.90 as cheesecloth subcategory for lightweight dyed cottons. Sterile processing occurs post-import typically.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include end-use declaration for medical but classify on fabric state; finished dressings may be 3005.90
• Ensure no chemical treatments pushing weight over limits; document scouring process