4818.50.00.20 - Hospital/medical gowns or scrubs

This HTS category, 4818.50.00.20, specifically covers hospital and medical gowns or scrubs made from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers. These articles are designed for use in healthcare settings to provide a barrier, maintain hygiene, or for disposable patient wear, distinguishing them from general household items. The classification emphasizes their specialized application within the medical field.

While the broader heading 4818 encompasses a range of paper and cellulose-based household and sanitary articles, as well as apparel and clothing accessories, this subheading narrows the focus to a particular type of garment. It is crucial to differentiate these specific hospital and medical garments from other paper-based apparel or accessories that might fall under the sibling category 4818.50.00.80, "Other," which would include items not explicitly defined as hospital or medical gowns/scrubs. The primary distinction lies in the intended use and functional requirements for healthcare environments.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by whether the article functions as a hospital or medical gown or scrub and is manufactured from the specified cellulosic materials. Therefore, the defining characteristics are the material composition and the critical application in medical and healthcare settings.