HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5803.00 – Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806
HS code 5803.00 is the 6-digit subheading for gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806. It is used for medical gauze fabric, cheesecloth, cotton gauze fabric, muslin gauze and linen gauze.
What HS 5803.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Medical gauze fabric
- Cheesecloth
- Cotton gauze fabric
- Muslin gauze
- Linen gauze
- Rayon gauze
- Surgical sponge fabric
- Examples
- Johnson & Johnson medical gauze (fabric component)
- Curad gauze pads (fabric component)
- unbleached cheesecloth
Codes often confused with 5803.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 580300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 580300 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $14M 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $8.7M 15% of world exports
- 3 Japan $7.9M 13% of world exports
World total: $58M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $9.4M 12% of world imports
- 2 Poland $8.6M 11% of world imports
- 3 Armenia $4.8M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $80M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 5803.00 2
Brazil splits HS 5803.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 58.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5803.00
What is HS code 580300?
HS code 580300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 580300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 580300 in UN Comtrade data were China ($14M, 23% of world exports), Germany ($8.7M) and Japan ($7.9M). World exports came to about $58M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 580300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 580300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.4M, 12% of world imports), Poland ($8.6M) and Armenia ($4.8M). World imports came to about $80M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 580300?
Brazil splits HS code 580300 into 2 NCM codes: 5803.00.10 (Cotton gauze fabrics), 5803.00.90 (Gauze of other textile materials). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.