Sterile Cotton Surgical Towel from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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