Medical Cheesecloth Gauze from Japan
Sterile-grade cheesecloth woven from polyester-viscose staples, open weave for wound dressings and surgical drapes. HTS 5515.11.0030 due to cheesecloth specs: low density, plain weave under note limits.
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 registration mandatory; include sterilization certs
• Declare medical end-use to avoid general textile quotas