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Bamboo Knitted Tea Towels

Knitted tea towels made from bamboo viscose fibers, designed for drying dishes. As knitted table linen of vegetable fibers other than cotton, they fall under tariff item 6302.40.00. Their quick-drying and absorbent properties make them suitable for table use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China18%β€”18%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico18%β€”18%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States18%β€”18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany18%β€”18%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan18%β€”18%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302.91.00Lower: 17% vs 18%

If the towels are considered toilet or kitchen linen rather than table linen

Tea towels may be classified as kitchen linen if their primary use is for drying dishes, not table setting.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the goods are classified as knitted table linen, not kitchen linen, to avoid misclassification

β€’ Declare the fiber content (bamboo viscose) accurately on customs documents

β€’ Verify if the goods qualify for preferential treatment under a free trade agreement