About HS Code 580300
This HS code covers gauze fabrics, excluding narrow fabrics of heading 5806. Gauze is characterized by its open, loose weave, which makes it lightweight, breathable, and highly absorbent. These properties make it a versatile material traded globally for a multitude of applications. In international trade, gauze is primarily imported by medical supply companies for bandages and dressings, by textile manufacturers for lightweight apparel and linings, and by food processing industries for cheesecloth. Exporters often specialize in producing different grades and fiber compositions of gauze, from bleached cotton for medical use to unbleached natural fibers for culinary or decorative purposes. The market is influenced by healthcare demands, fashion trends, and industrial requirements for filtration and straining.
Products Under This Code
Medical gauze fabric, Cheesecloth, Cotton gauze fabric, Muslin gauze, Linen gauze, Rayon gauze, Surgical sponge fabric
Real World Examples
Johnson & Johnson medical gauze (fabric component), Curad gauze pads (fabric component), unbleached cheesecloth
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 300590 for medicated or put up for retail sale medical dressings, or 5806 for narrow gauze fabrics due to similar material but different form.
Products Classified Under 5803.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Pakistan are major exporters of gauze, while healthcare industries globally drive import demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 580300?
HS code 580300 covers: Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806. This HS code covers gauze fabrics, excluding narrow fabrics of heading 5806. Gauze is characterized by its open, loose weave, which makes it lightweight, breathable, and highly absorbent. These properties make it a versatile material traded globally for a multitude of applications. In international trade, gauze is primarily imported by medical supply companies for bandages and dressings, by textile manufacturers for lightweight apparel and linings, and by food processing industries for cheesecloth. Exporters often specialize in producing different grades and fiber compositions of gauze, from bleached cotton for medical use to unbleached natural fibers for culinary or decorative purposes. The market is influenced by healthcare demands, fashion trends, and industrial requirements for filtration and straining.
What products fall under HS code 580300?
Medical gauze fabric, Cheesecloth, Cotton gauze fabric, Muslin gauze, Linen gauze, Rayon gauze, Surgical sponge fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 580300?
Can be confused with 300590 for medicated or put up for retail sale medical dressings, or 5806 for narrow gauze fabrics due to similar material but different form.
How is HS code 580300 structured?
HS code 580300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (58) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.