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U.S. imports of gauze (other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806) (HS 580300) totaled $522K in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGauze is an open, plain-weave fabric with a low thread count and high transparency, used across medical, industrial, and apparel applications — and its classification under heading 5803 depends critically on both fiber content and width, since narrow gauze falls under heading 5806 instead. The US schedule provides lines for cotton (5803001000), wool or fine animal hair (5803002000 and 5803003000), vegetable fibers other than cotton (5803004000), man-made fibers (5803005000), and other materials including silk-predominant constructions (5803009010 and 5803009090). Vietnam and Turkey lead US import supply. Medical-grade gauze for wound care may be subject to FDA review depending on its intended use and presentation.
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Heading 5803 explicitly excludes narrow fabrics of heading 5806. Gauze that does not exceed 30 cm in width (the general threshold for narrow fabrics) is classified under 5806 rather than 5803, regardless of fiber content. Importers of gauze ribbon, bandage-width gauze, or other narrow-format products should verify width measurements carefully before classification.
Gauze in fabric form (sold by the bolt or meter) is generally classified under 5803 regardless of its intended medical application. However, gauze that has been cut, sterilized, packaged, or otherwise finished as a medical device or wound dressing may be reclassified under Chapter 30 or another chapter depending on its presentation. FDA review requirements may apply to finished medical gauze products; consult a licensed customs broker and verify FDA admissibility requirements before importation.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $283K | -- | -$283K |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $163K | +$163K |
| TURKEY | $93K | -- | -$93K |
| CANADA | -- | $61K | +$61K |
| HUNGARY | $53K | -- | -$53K |
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