6307.90.89.10/Sterile Cotton Surgical Towel/Japan

Sterile Cotton Surgical Towel from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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