Absorbent Gauze Surgical Towel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit lot-specific sterility test reports to prevent CBP holds on medical imports
• Use 'surgical towel' nomenclature precisely on commercial invoices