Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)