Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth Gauze from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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