Cotton Medical Gauze Bandage Fabric

Narrow plain woven cotton fabric, 5 cm wide, for cutting into medical bandages (non-gauze weave). HTS 5806.31.00.00 as other narrow cotton fabrics, not heading 5803 gauze.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3005.90.10Lower: 10% vs 43.8%

If cut and sterile packaged as bandage

Finished medical dressings in Chapter 30.

5803.00Lower: 10% vs 43.8%

If actual gauze construction

Chapter note defines gauze weave specifically for 5803.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 43.8%

If over 30 cm width

Wider plain weave cotton fabrics in Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Weave analysis proves not 5803 gauze; provide microscope photos

Sterilization post-import; declare as fabric not medical device

REACH compliance for EU re-export