Polyester Surgical Gauze Fabric
A lightweight polyester gauze fabric featuring a warp with standing threads and crossing doup threads that form loops for weft passage, as defined in heading 5803. Used primarily in medical dressings and bandages due to its open weave structure. Classified under 5803.00.50.00 because it is made of man-made fibers and meets the specific gauze construction requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from knotted net of synthetic twine or cordage
Knotted net fabrics of man-made fibers fall under heading 5608, not woven gauze of 5803.
If impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics
Chapter note excludes textile fabrics impregnated or coated from chapter 58, directing to chapter 59.
If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages on both edges
Narrow woven fabrics under 30 cm width are classified in 5806 per chapter definition, regardless of gauze structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify gauze construction with lab testing to confirm doup threads and loops per chapter notes; obtain FDA registration for medical end-use; avoid misclassification as narrow fabric if width exceeds 30 cm
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