Polypropylene Gauze Medical Fabric from Japan
Polypropylene gauze featuring doup end construction with crossing threads forming characteristic loops, classified in 5803.00.90. Used in wound dressings and surgical applications.
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
• Include FDA registration if medical use; separate from HTS classification
• Test for exact fiber content as polypropylene blends may shift headings
• Provide construction diagrams for customs verification