Sterile Cotton Surgical Towel
A highly absorbent, sterile cotton towel designed specifically for use in surgical procedures to absorb fluids and maintain a sterile field. It falls under HTS 6307.90.89.10 as a surgical towel made from non-pile cotton textile material, distinct from pile or tufted towels. These are typically pre-washed and folded for single-use in operating rooms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not designated for surgical use or lacks sterility
Plain cotton towels without surgical-specific features fall under toilet linen heading 6302.
If made from synthetic fibers like polyester
Material composition changes classification from cotton-specific surgical towels to other made-up textile articles.
If impregnated with antiseptics or sold as a medicated dressing
Wadding and articles with pharmaceutical impregnation shift to Chapter 30 for medical dressings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA registration and sterilization certificates (e.g
• gamma irradiation proof) to clear customs without delays
• Label with exact fiber content (100% cotton) and 'single-use surgical' to meet HTS criteria and avoid reclassification
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