| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5201001400 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5803009090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5803001000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5208214090 | Doc | 65.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5201001800 | Doc | 31.4¢/kg+55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Product Name: Short Staple Cotton for Medical Gauze
Classification Analysis and Customs Compliance Guide
✅ HS CODE: 5201001400
Description: Unbleached or undyed cotton, uncombed or uncarded, with fiber length less than 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inch)
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code applies to raw cotton, not finished gauze. If your product is raw cotton, this is the correct classification.
✅ HS CODE: 5803009090
Description: Other narrow fabrics, made of other textile materials (not covered in Chapter 5806)
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code is for narrow fabrics made of non-cotton materials. If your product is made of synthetic or blended materials, this may apply.
✅ HS CODE: 5803001000
Description: Cotton woven gauze
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This is the most likely correct code for medical gauze made of cotton. Ensure the product is woven and used for medical purposes.
✅ HS CODE: 5208214090
Description: Woven cotton fabric, with cotton content ≥85%, weight ≤200 g/m², bleached, plain weave, weight ≤100 g/m²
Total Tax Rate: 65.2%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 10.2%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code applies to finished cotton fabric, not raw cotton. If your product is a finished woven cotton fabric, this may be applicable.
✅ HS CODE: 5201001800
Description: Unbleached or undyed cotton, uncombed or uncarded
Total Tax Rate: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This is for raw cotton, not finished gauze. If your product is raw cotton, this is the correct classification.
📌 Key Tax Rate Changes (April 11, 2025 onwards):
- All listed HS codes will have an additional 30.0% tariff applied.
- This is a time-sensitive policy and will significantly increase the total tax burden.
- Ensure your product classification is correct before April 11, 2025 to avoid unexpected costs.
🛑 Proactive Advice for Importers:
- Verify the material composition (e.g., is it raw cotton or finished gauze?).
- Check the unit price and weight to determine if the tax is calculated per kg or as a percentage.
- Confirm the end-use (e.g., medical gauze may require specific certifications or documentation).
- Review the HS code with a customs broker or expert to ensure accurate classification.
- Plan for increased costs after April 11, 2025, and consider adjusting pricing or sourcing strategies accordingly.
Let me know if you need help with HS code verification or customs documentation.
Product Name: Short Staple Cotton for Medical Gauze
Classification Analysis and Customs Compliance Guide
✅ HS CODE: 5201001400
Description: Unbleached or undyed cotton, uncombed or uncarded, with fiber length less than 28.575 mm (1-1/8 inch)
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code applies to raw cotton, not finished gauze. If your product is raw cotton, this is the correct classification.
✅ HS CODE: 5803009090
Description: Other narrow fabrics, made of other textile materials (not covered in Chapter 5806)
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code is for narrow fabrics made of non-cotton materials. If your product is made of synthetic or blended materials, this may apply.
✅ HS CODE: 5803001000
Description: Cotton woven gauze
Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This is the most likely correct code for medical gauze made of cotton. Ensure the product is woven and used for medical purposes.
✅ HS CODE: 5208214090
Description: Woven cotton fabric, with cotton content ≥85%, weight ≤200 g/m², bleached, plain weave, weight ≤100 g/m²
Total Tax Rate: 65.2%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 10.2%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This code applies to finished cotton fabric, not raw cotton. If your product is a finished woven cotton fabric, this may be applicable.
✅ HS CODE: 5201001800
Description: Unbleached or undyed cotton, uncombed or uncarded
Total Tax Rate: 31.4¢/kg + 55.0%
Tax Details:
- Base Tariff: 31.4¢/kg
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Note: This is for raw cotton, not finished gauze. If your product is raw cotton, this is the correct classification.
📌 Key Tax Rate Changes (April 11, 2025 onwards):
- All listed HS codes will have an additional 30.0% tariff applied.
- This is a time-sensitive policy and will significantly increase the total tax burden.
- Ensure your product classification is correct before April 11, 2025 to avoid unexpected costs.
🛑 Proactive Advice for Importers:
- Verify the material composition (e.g., is it raw cotton or finished gauze?).
- Check the unit price and weight to determine if the tax is calculated per kg or as a percentage.
- Confirm the end-use (e.g., medical gauze may require specific certifications or documentation).
- Review the HS code with a customs broker or expert to ensure accurate classification.
- Plan for increased costs after April 11, 2025, and consider adjusting pricing or sourcing strategies accordingly.
Let me know if you need help with HS code verification or customs documentation.
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