Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)