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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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