Nonwoven Surgical Drape Sheets
Sterile, folded nonwoven sheets (50 g/m²) with adhesive edges, packaged for institutional hospital use. Classified in HTS 5603.92.00.70 as ready-for-use nonwoven articles >25-70 g/m² for institutional sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 70 g/m²
Heavier nonwovens (>70 g/m²) fall into 5603.93 statistical suffix regardless of end use.
If made from nonwoven apparel fabrics
Garments or garment-like medical coverings classify under Chapter 62 apparel headings.
If pre-sterilized as complete surgical kits
Assembled sterile medical kits with nonwovens classify as pharmaceutical products in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sterilization certificates and FDA registration for medical device compliance
• Document grammage precisely; exceeds 70 g/m² shifts to 5603.93
• Institutional packaging (bulk cases) still qualifies if ready for direct hospital use
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