Cotton Surgical Towel
Sterile cotton towels designed for use in surgical procedures to absorb fluids and maintain a clean field. Classified under HTS 6307.90.89 as surgical towels made of cotton with pile or tufted construction for medical absorbency.
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More Specific Codes
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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
Non-surgical cotton pile/tufted towels fall under heading 6302 for toilet/bath linen.
If made from non-cotton man-made fibers
Similar medical towels from synthetic fabrics are classified in Chapter 62 as other made-up textile articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% for accurate classification; provide lab test reports
• Include sterilization certificates and medical device registration if applicable
• Avoid misclassification as general towels (6302.60) by specifying surgical end-use
Related Products under HTS 6307.90.89
Tufted Cotton Hand Towel
Small cotton towels featuring tufted construction for enhanced absorbency, used in bathrooms or kitchens. Falls under HTS 6307.90.89 due to its cotton pile/tufted towel specification outside standard bath linen categories.
Cotton Pillow Shell
Unfilled cotton pillowcases or shells designed to hold pillow inserts, often quilted for structure. Classified in HTS 6307.90.89 as explicitly listed cotton pillow shells, distinct from filled pillows.
Cotton Quilt Shell
Empty cotton shells for quilts or comforters, featuring baffle stitching to hold future filling. HTS 6307.90.89 covers these as shells for quilts, eiderdowns, and similar cotton articles.
Pile Cotton Face Towel
Soft cotton towels with pile construction for facial use, offering gentle absorbency. Included in HTS 6307.90.89 for cotton towels of pile or tufted construction not elsewhere specified.
Tufted Cotton Dish Towel
Absorbent cotton towels with tufted surfaces for drying dishes, beyond standard kitchen linen. HTS 6307.90.89 captures these specialized cotton tufted towels.
Cotton Eiderdown Shell
Unfilled cotton shells for eiderdowns, with channels for down filling. Explicitly listed under HTS 6307.90.89 for shells of quilts, eiderdowns, and similar.