Custom Printed Medical Cheesecloth from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, 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