Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Alternative from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pair with FDA medical device docs; tariff classification remains fabric
• Calculate average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² formula