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Bleached Cotton Gauze Medical Fabric from Germany

Open-weave bleached cotton gauze at 130 g/m² for bandages and dressings. HTS 5212.12.60 for other bleached cotton wovens ≤200 g/m². Len weave allows absorbency and air flow.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• FDA compliance for medical use; separate from fabric class but declare accurately

• Certify bleaching meets hygiene standards

• Avoid cut-to-size imports resembling Chapter 30 pharma products