Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze
Sterilizable synthetic staple fiber cheesecloth used as gauze in medical dressings, plain weave <170 g/m² with ≤33 ends/picks per cm². Fits HTS 5515.99.90.30 cheesecloth category despite end-use, as classification follows fiber/weave specs. Imported in rolls for hospitals and first aid.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-impregnated with medicaments or as finished dressing
Woven medical dressings with pharma elements classify in Chapter 30.
If made into narrow nonwoven-like knotted netting
Netting or gauze of heading 5608 if construction resembles pile or knotted fabrics.
If chemically treated for surgical filtration
Technical textiles prepared for specific industrial/medical functions in 5911.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Pair with FDA import alerts; ensure biocompatibility certs despite HTS fabric classification
• Declare medical end-use accurately but note fabric heading prevails over use
• Test for openness (low thread count) to confirm cheesecloth per statistical note (d)
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