6307.90.89.10 - Surgical towels (369)

This HTS category, 6307.90.89.10, specifically covers surgical towels. These are typically made-up textile articles designed for medical or surgical use, often characterized by their absorbency, sterility (when applicable), and specific dimensions or constructions suitable for operating rooms or healthcare environments. The "369" in the description likely refers to an internal or statistical identifier.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. Unlike cotton towels of pile or tufted construction (6307.90.89.40), surgical towels are not necessarily defined by their woven structure but by their functional application. Similarly, while pillow shells (6307.90.89.45) and shells for quilts or similar articles are also made-up textile items, their purpose and design are for bedding and comfort, not for the critical absorption and hygiene requirements of surgical settings. The defining characteristic here is the intended end-use in a medical or surgical context.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive for goods meeting the specific description of surgical towels. Therefore, any textile article intended and manufactured for surgical procedures, exhibiting appropriate absorbency and dimensions, would be classified under this heading, provided it is not specifically enumerated elsewhere.