Nylon Gauze Sheeting

Nylon gauze fabric with characteristic crossing doup threads forming open loops for weft passage, classified under 5803.00.90.90 as other than cotton or narrow. Commonly used in lightweight curtains and veils exceeding 30 cm width.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If plain woven without gauze structure

Plain woven polyester/nylon fabrics without doup loops classify under 5407, not specialized gauze of 5803.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 35%

If made from knotted nettings of synthetic twine

Knotted net fabrics from heading 5608 materials are excluded from 5804 and analogous gauze.

5810.92Lower: 10% vs 35%

If embroidered with metal thread on gauze base

Embroidery in 5810 takes precedence over base fabric classification per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include technical weave diagrams in commercial invoice to prove compliance with 5803 gauze definition

β€’ Measure and document fabric width >30 cm to prevent erroneous shift to narrow fabric duties

β€’ Watch for customs challenges on synthetic blends; provide fiber content lab reports