Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth Gauze from China
Sterile printed cotton cheesecloth used in medical dressings, weighing ≤200 g/m², classified under HTS 5212.15.60.50 for its cheesecloth weave despite printed identifiers. Printing often includes branding or size markings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA import requirements alongside HTS classification for medical use
• Provide mesh count certification (e.g
• 44x36) to confirm cheesecloth status
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as finished goods, which could shift to Chapter 30