Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806

HS v2022 Code: 5803

About gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806

HS code 5803 covers a broad range of gauze fabrics, which are lightweight, open-weave textiles used in a variety of applications. Gauze is an important material in the textile industry, finding use in medical, industrial, and consumer products. As a versatile and functional fabric, gauze plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting industries ranging from healthcare to fashion.

Production process

Gauze is typically produced using a weaving process, where warp and weft yarns are interlaced to create an open, airy structure. The low thread count and loose weave of gauze fabrics can be achieved through various techniques, such as using coarser yarns, wider spacing between warp threads, or a lower number of weft insertions per unit length. Post-weaving processes, like singeing, washing, and finishing, may also be employed to enhance the fabric's properties and appearance.

Production inputs

The production of gauze fabrics under HS code 5803 requires a range of raw materials, primarily natural or synthetic fibers such as cotton, linen, polyester, or rayon. Specialized weaving machinery, including shuttleless looms, is often used to achieve the desired open-weave structure. Additionally, finishing equipment and chemicals may be necessary to treat the fabric and impart specific characteristics, such as absorbency or softness.

Production outputs

Gauze fabrics classified under HS code 5803 are used in a wide variety of applications, including 5601 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, 5602 Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, 5603 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, and 5604 Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. These fabrics are particularly important in the medical and healthcare industries, where they are used for bandages, dressings, and other medical supplies.

Family tree for gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/58'>58: Fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5803'>5803: Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5801'>5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5802'>5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5804'>5804: Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5805'>5805: Tapestries; hand-woven, (Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like) and needle-worked tapestries (e.g. petit point, cross-stitch) whether or not made up</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5806'>5806: Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5807'>5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5808'>5808: Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5809'>5809: Fabrics, woven; of metal thread and metallised yarn of heading no. 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or similar purposes; n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5810'>5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5811'>5811: Quilted textile products; in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise (excluding embroidery of heading no. 5810)</a>"]

    B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/580300'>580300: Gauze; other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806</a>"]


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