Cotton Terry Flour Sack Towel
A thin, multi-purpose cotton terry towel resembling a flour sack, used for baking, straining, and cleaning in kitchens. It is classified under tariff item 6302.60.00 as kitchen linen of terry towelling fabric because of its cotton terry structure and kitchen-related end use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the towel is made of plain-woven cotton, not terry fabric
Kitchen linen of cotton other than terry towelling falls under this alternative.
If the item is sold as fabric in the piece, not as a made-up towel
Plain-woven cotton fabric, unbleached or bleached, is classified in Chapter 52.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric is terry towelling, not a plain weave, as flour sack towels are often made of plain cotton
• If the item is unbleached and not made up, it may be classified as fabric
• Provide end-use documentation to support classification as kitchen linen
Related Products under Tariff item 6302.60.00
Bar Mop Dish Towel
Heavy-duty cotton terry towel with stitched edges, ideal for bars and kitchens to dry glassware and dishes. It qualifies as a dish towel made of cotton terry fabrics in the toilet and kitchen linen category under tariff item 6302.60.00.
Cotton Terry Apron Towels
Terry cotton towels with waist attachments for kitchen workers, designed to be worn as aprons. They are classified under tariff item 6302.60.00 as kitchen linen of terry towelling fabric, given their primary function as linen for kitchen use, despite the apron-like design.
Cotton Terry Bar Mops
Heavy-duty cotton terry bar mops designed for wiping bar counters and glassware in commercial kitchens. These absorbent towels are made from terry towelling fabric of cotton, qualifying as kitchen linen under tariff item 6302.60.00.
Cotton Terry Bar Mop Towel
Heavy-duty cotton terry towel used in bars for wiping counters and glassware, often with hanger loop. It qualifies under tariff item 6302.60.00 as kitchen linen of terry cotton.
Cotton Terry Bath Hand Towels
Medium-sized hand towels of cotton terry fabric for bathroom use, providing quick-drying absorbency. These are toilet linen made from terry towelling or similar cotton fabrics with uncut loops, classified under tariff item 6302.60.00.
Cotton Terry Bath Washcloths
Compact cotton terry washcloths for bathing and personal hygiene, serving as toilet linen. These items are made from terry towelling fabric of cotton and fall under tariff item 6302.60.00.