Cotton Surgical Towel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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