Polyester Gauze Fabric
A lightweight polyester gauze fabric featuring warp threads with crossing doup threads forming loops through which weft threads pass, meeting the technical definition of gauze in heading 5803. Used for medical dressings and lightweight apparel. Width exceeds 30 cm, distinguishing it from narrow fabrics of 5806.
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If knitted or crocheted rather than woven
Knitted fabrics with open structure fall under Chapter 60, not woven gauze of 5803.
If made from knotted net of twine or cordage
Knotted net fabrics are excluded from 5804 and classified in 5608 per Chapter Note 4.
If impregnated, coated, or laminated
Chapter 59 applies to treated textile fabrics, excluding them from Chapter 58 per Chapter Note 1.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify gauze structure with lab testing to confirm doup threads and loops per Chapter Note 3
• Provide width measurements >30 cm to differentiate from heading 5806 narrow fabrics
• Include mill certificates for fiber content to ensure 'other textile materials' classification
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Nylon Gauze Sheeting
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Acrylic Gauze Curtain Fabric
Translucent acrylic gauze with warp ground threads and crossing doup threads forming open weave loops, fitting 5803 definition for other materials. Ideal for sheer curtains and decorative overlays.
Polypropylene Gauze Medical Fabric
Polypropylene gauze featuring doup end construction with crossing threads forming characteristic loops, classified in 5803.00.90. Used in wound dressings and surgical applications.
Viscose Rayon Gauze Voile
Semi-synthetic viscose rayon gauze voile with open gauze weave featuring doup threads making complete turns to form weft-passing loops. Used for evening wear and scarves.
Mixed Fiber Gauze Fabric
Gauze fabric blending polyester and nylon with warp composed partly of standing threads and crossing doups forming loops per 5803 definition. For upholstery and decorative uses.
Linen Blend Gauze
Gauze fabric blending linen with synthetic fibers, where linen <85%, featuring proper doup construction for 5803.00.90 classification. Used in summer apparel.