Medical Grade Cheesecloth Gauze from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)