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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%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 registration mandatory; include sterilization certs

• Declare medical end-use to avoid general textile quotas