Polyester Gauze Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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