Heading 5803
HTS code 5803 — Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rates from 7.0% to 16.5%, with 5 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 5803
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5803.00.1000 | Of cotton (220) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806) | Free | m², kg |
| 5803.00.2000 | Tapestry fabrics and upholstery fabrics of a weight not exceeding 140 g/m² (414) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials > Of wool or fine animal hair) | 7% | m², kg |
| 5803.00.3000 | Other (414) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials > Of wool or fine animal hair) | 16.5% | m², kg |
| 5803.00.4000 | Of vegetable fibers, except cotton (810) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials) | Free | m², kg |
| 5803.00.5000 | Of man-made fibers (220) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials) | Free | m², kg |
| 5803.00.9010 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials > Other) | Free | m², kg |
| 5803.00.9090 | Other (810) (Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806 > Of other textile materials > Other) | Free | m², kg |
Documents required to import under 5803
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5803?
- HTS heading 5803 covers gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806. It sits in Chapter 58 (special woven fabrics and lace) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5803?
- General duty rates from 7.0% to 16.5%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5803 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 58
- 5801Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806
- 5802Terry toweling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading 5703
- 5804Tulles 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 6002 to 6006
- 5805Hand-woven tapestries of the type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like, and needle-worked tapestries (for example, petit point, cross stitch), whether or not made up
- 5806Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)
- 5807Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered
- 5808Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles
- 5809Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metalized yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, not elsewhere specified or included (229)