Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Alternative from Germany
Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth, 78% cotton/22% rayon, #38 yarn number, 180 g/m², used for dressings. Classed in HTS 5210.11.40.90 as low-number mixed cheesecloth. Loose weave aids wound drainage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Pair with FDA medical device docs; tariff classification remains fabric
• Calculate average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² formula