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Absorbent Gauze Surgical Towel from Germany

Multi-layer gauze towel crafted from cotton for surgical wound dressing and fluid management during operations. It qualifies for HTS 6307.90.89.10 as a surgical towel, excluding pile/tufted types, and is essential for sterile medical environments.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Submit lot-specific sterility test reports to prevent CBP holds on medical imports

Use 'surgical towel' nomenclature precisely on commercial invoices