Polyester Surgical Gauze Fabric from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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