U.S. imports of Gauze (Other Than Narrow Fabrics of Heading 5806) (HS 580300) totaled $458K in September 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Gauze (Other Than Narrow Fabrics of Heading 5806) paid $45K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 9.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gauze (Other Than Narrow Fabrics of Heading 5806) imports of $458K in September 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $678K.
Last updated: September 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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5803
Subheading 580300 · $458K of $886K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5803005000 | Gauze, Nt Narrow Fab Oth Tex Mat, of Manmade Fiber | $690K | 9.63% | 99.38% | $66K |
| 5803009090 | Gauze, Not Narrow Oth Textile Mat, NESOI, NESOI | $121K | 12.96% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 5803001000 | Gauze; Nt Narrow Fab of Heading 5806: of Cotton | $66K | 13.00% | 96.90% | $9K |
| 5803009010 | Gauze, Nt Nar Oth Tex Mat NESOI Gt 85%wgt Slk/Wste | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5803004000 | Gauze, Nt Nar Fab Oth Tex Mat, Veg Fib, Exc Cotton | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5803002000 | Gauze, Oth Tex Mat, of Wol/Fne Anml Hr, Tap/Uphol Fab | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5803003000 | Gauze, Nt Nar Fab Oth Tex Mat, of Wool/Fne Anml Hr | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$458KYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $7.6M of Gauze (Other Than Narrow Fabrics of Heading 5806).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Japan and Vietnam together supply 60% of it. China pays 37.3% duty; Japan <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.97% of imports for consumption.