Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth from Germany
Sterilizable printed cheesecloth of poly-cotton staple fibers (<85% poly), loose plain weave ≤33 threads/cm², <170 g/m². HTS 5513.41.00.90 for printed cheesecloth used in surgical draping and wound care. Prints aid in identification and branding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• FDA 510(k) or registration needed for medical device claims; classify as fabric if not made-up
• Biocompatibility tests for direct skin contact
• Sterilization method declarations prevent reclass to impregnated textiles