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Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Alternative from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

18.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Pair with FDA medical device docs; tariff classification remains fabric

• Calculate average yarn number using total single yarns per cm² formula