Cotton Surgical Towel from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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