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Custom Printed Medical Cheesecloth from Canada

Custom-printed cheesecloth for medical use contains 90% cotton in plain weave under 100 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, designated as cheesecloth (226). Printing includes size gradations and sterilization indicators. Meets HTS 5208.51.60.90 for printed low-weight cotton cheesecloth.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

21.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• For medical imports, comply with FDA 21 CFR labeling even on fabric stage; include sterilization certs

• Document that printing is surface-applied, not integral dyeing, to maintain printed classification

• Test for excessive sizing removal via boiling to get true fabric weight per tariff notes