Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → 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