Patterned Medical Gauze Cheesecloth Fabric from Mexico
Patterned cheesecloth used in medical dressings, made of 100% cotton in plain weave, weighing 120 g/m² with yarn number 50, printed for identification or aesthetic purposes. Classified under HTS 5208.52.40.90 due to its printed status, high cotton content, and specs matching cheesecloth (226). The open weave allows breathability essential for wound care applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA import alerts compliance for medical-use fabrics; test for average yarn number using chapter 52 formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) post-sizing removal
• Declare printing method and colorfastness tests to prevent duty disputes; ensure no contamination for sterile applications