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Medical Grade Polyester Cheesecloth from China

Sterile bleached cheesecloth from 100% polyester staple fibers, meeting HTS 5512.11.0040 specs for low thread count plain weave under 170 g/m². Designed for wound dressings and surgical applications requiring breathability.

Duty Rate — China → United States

49.5%

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

Include FDA compliance docs if medical use claimed, though HTS remains fabric classification

Ensure no impregnation/coating, or it shifts to Chapter 59 treated textiles