Medical Grade Dyed Cheesecloth from Japan
Sterilizable dyed cotton cheesecloth for medical dressings, lightweight ≤200 g/m². Under HTS 5212.13.60.50 as dyed cheesecloth with absorbent open weave. Meets medical standards while fitting textile classification.
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
• Include biocompatibility certificates alongside textile specs
• Declare as 'fabric' not 'medical supply' to maintain chapter 52 status