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5516.94.00.40/Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth/Japan

Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth from Japan

Sterile printed cheesecloth from artificial staple fibers for medical dressings and surgical use, meeting cheesecloth weave specs. Classified HTS 5516.94.0040 as printed cheesecloth. Features low thread count for breathability.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Include sterilization certificates and medical end-use declarations for proper clearance

• Thread count certification critical; >33 ends/picks disqualifies as cheesecloth

Medical Grade Printed Cheesecloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5516.94.00.40