Paper-Backed Surgical Drape Sheet from China
A large disposable drape sheet used in operating rooms to maintain a sterile field, made from fabric formed on a paper base for absorbency and fluid resistance. It falls under HTS 6307.90.60.90 as a surgical drape of fabric formed on a base of paper, distinct from textile-only articles or worn clothing excluded by chapter notes. The paper base provides cost-effective barrier properties without coating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify FDA 510(k) clearance and include sterilization certificates in documentation; common pitfall is misclassifying as general medical textile without paper base proof
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules to avoid reclassification