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Laparotomy Surgical Towel from Germany

Large cotton towel used in laparotomy procedures for draping and absorbing heavy fluids from open cavities. Classified in HTS 6307.90.89.10 as a surgical towel, cotton, excluding pile types, for its specialized medical application.

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

Provide surgical procedure validation (e.g

lap-specific absorbency tests)

Avoid retail packaging to prevent end-use retail vs. bulk medical scrutiny