Medical Grade Voile Cheesecloth from Japan
Sterilizable dyed voile cheesecloth blend of <85% synthetic staple with mainly cotton, <170 g/m², open weave meeting cheesecloth note (d). Used in wound dressings and surgical drapes for its breathable, low-lint properties. Dyed in subtle medical hues for hygiene identification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility certs and weave specs; medical end-use may trigger FDA alongside CBP review
• Specify 'for medical use' in docs but classify by fiber/weave, not end-use
• Ensure lint-free testing to support cheesecloth openness claim