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Medical Cheesecloth Gauze Dyed 36x36 from Germany

Dyed cheesecloth gauze with 72% cotton/28% rayon, plain weave, 140 g/m², 36 threads per inch (low yarn number). HTS 5210.31.40.90 applies to this cheesecloth-spec mixed fabric. Used for wound dressings and surgical applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

• Include USP sterility compliance docs for medical end-use

• Document thread count to affirm 'cheesecloth (226)' statistical suffix

• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics sets for different Chapter 63 treatment