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%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
• 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