Reusable Surgical Hand Towel

Durable cotton hand towel sterilized for repeated use in surgical suites for hand drying and minor absorption tasks. Falls under HTS 6307.90.89.10 for surgical towels of cotton, non-pile/tufted, supporting hospital laundry cycles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+10.0%17%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302.60.00Higher: 26.6% vs 17%

If marketed for general hospital or home use, not surgery-specific

Non-surgical cotton towels classify as toilet linen under 6302.

6217.10Higher: 24.6% vs 17%

If featuring non-textile components like plastic clips

Made-up accessories with non-textile parts shift to Chapter 62 other clothing accessories.

9404.90Higher: 17.3% vs 17%

If part of a complete surgical bed set

Articles for bedding, sold as sets, may classify under Chapter 94 furnishings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify compliance with AAMI sterilization and laundering standards for reusables

Document 'hospital-grade' use to justify surgical HTS over general linen

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