6307.90.89 - Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton

This HTS category, 6307.90.89, encompasses a specific range of made-up textile articles not elsewhere specified, primarily derived from cotton. It includes items such as surgical towels, which are distinguished by their absorbent pile or tufted construction and often intended for medical or hygienic use. Additionally, this subcategory covers cotton pillow shells, which are the casings for pillows, and shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters, and similar bedding articles, all manufactured from cotton.

It is important to differentiate 6307.90.89 from its sibling category, 6307.90.98, which covers "Other" made-up textile articles that do not fit within the more specific descriptions provided here. This distinction emphasizes that the items within 6307.90.89 possess defining characteristics, such as their specific use (surgical towels) or form (pillow shells, quilt shells), which justify their separate classification.

This subcategory further breaks down into more granular classifications to account for variations in product type and intended application. These include distinct classifications for surgical towels, cotton towels of pile or tufted construction, and pillow shells of cotton. A further subdivision exists for shells intended for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters, and similar articles of cotton, allowing for precise classification based on the specific type of bedding article for which the shell is designed.