Stainless Steel Polish Cloth
A fine-textured cloth designed specifically for polishing stainless steel surfaces, such as appliances and fixtures. It is classified as a cleaning cloth under tariff item 6307.10.90 because it is a made-up textile article used for maintenance, not a floor-cloth or dish-cloth.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cloth is a hemmed industrial shop towel with specific cotton blend and dimensions
This item covers industrial shop towels with defined specifications, which may apply if the product meets those criteria.
If the cloth is coated with abrasive material for heavy-duty polishing
Abrasive-coated textile materials fall under Chapter 68, not Section XI, per the section notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cloth is classified as a cleaning cloth, not a polishing pad of other materials
• Verify the fabric composition and that it is a made-up article
• Keep commercial invoices with detailed product descriptions for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 6307.10.90
Absorbent Cotton Bar Mop 54x43 cm
A highly absorbent terry cotton bar mop at maximum size 54 cm x 43 cm for bar top maintenance, with long loops for maximum water pickup. As a made-up cleaning cloth of cotton, it falls under tariff item 6307.10.90 as 'other' cleaning cloths, not meeting the specific industrial specifications of item 6307.10.10.
Absorbent Cotton Spill Mop Cloth
A thick, absorbent cotton cloth designed for mopping up liquid spills in homes or commercial spaces. It is a made-up cleaning article of cotton, not a floor-cloth, dish-cloth, or duster, and falls under the 'Other' category of cleaning cloths.
Automotive Cotton Detailing Cloth
A specialized cotton cloth designed for automotive detailing, buffing paint, and polishing chrome without leaving swirl marks. As a made-up cleaning cloth of cotton, it falls under tariff item 6307.10.90 as 'other' cleaning cloths, not meeting the specific size or fabric requirements of item 6307.10.10.
Automotive Detailing Cloth
Color-coded microfiber cloths designed for automotive interior and exterior detailing tasks, such as wiping dashboards, polishing paint, and cleaning windows. These are specialized cleaning cloths made of synthetic microfiber, classified under tariff item 6307.10.90 as 'other' cleaning cloths, distinct from floor-cloths or dishcloths.
Bar Mop Cleaning Cloth
Highly absorbent cotton bar towels repurposed as multi-surface cleaning mops for wiping counters, tables, and spills. These are general-purpose cleaning cloths made of cotton terry, classified under tariff item 6307.10.90 as 'other' cleaning cloths, as they are not specifically floor-cloths or dishcloths.
Bar Service Terry Mop 46x38 cm
A minimum size cotton terry bar mop at 46 cm x 38 cm for quick bar service wiping. As a made-up cleaning cloth of cotton, it is classified under tariff item 6307.10.90 as 'other' cleaning cloths, not meeting the specific industrial specifications of item 6307.10.10.