Bleached Cotton Gauze Medical Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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