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Medical Grade Polyester Cheesecloth from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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