Cellulose Fiber Medical Scrubs
Breathable scrubs constructed from webs of cellulose fibers, suitable for hospital staff during procedures requiring hygiene. Classified under HTS 4818.50.00.20 due to its paper pulp or cellulose wadding base used for sanitary hospital apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton or man-made fiber blend dominates
Men's or boys' shirts of textile materials fall under Chapter 62, excluding paper pulp compositions.
If cut to size but primarily for household towels rather than apparel
Shifts to household sanitary articles if not designed as wearable clothing accessories.
If integrated with medical instruments or as sterile procedure kits
Medical procedure sets classified in Chapter 90 by function, not material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label fiber content accurately; must be predominantly cellulose to stay in 4818—over 50% synthetics triggers Chapter 62
• Provide manufacturer specs on weight and absorbency to prove sanitary/hospital purpose, preventing downgrade to general paper products
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Paper Pulp Patient Gown
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Non-Woven Cellulose Surgeon Scrubs
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Disposable Cellulose Nurse Gown
Lightweight gown for nurses made from disposable cellulose wadding, ideal for isolation wards or exams. Fits HTS 4818.50.00.20 as sanitary hospital apparel from cellulose fibers.
Paper-Based Isolation Scrubs
Scrubs designed for infectious disease isolation, crafted from breathable paper pulp for fluid resistance. Classified in HTS 4818.50.00.20 for hospital medical scrubs of paper materials.
Cellulose Wadding Surgical Gown
Sterile surgical gown from layered cellulose wadding for OR use, emphasizing disposability and hygiene. HTS 4818.50.00.20 covers such hospital gowns from cellulose webs.