Ramie Gauze Medical Bandage Fabric from Germany
Fine ramie fiber gauze designed for wound dressings, with warp and crossing doup threads forming the open hexagonal weave typical of gauze. This non-cotton vegetable fiber product is explicitly covered by HTS 5803.00.40.00. Its absorbency and breathability make it suitable for healthcare applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FDA compliance documentation if for medical use, as ramie gauze may require additional health/safety certifications
• Test for purity; ramie blends with >50% other fibers could reclassify under different material headings
• Specify 'gauze weave' in entry docs to differentiate from cheesecloth or plain open weaves