Terry Cloth Duster
An absorbent terry loop cotton cloth used for dry dusting and light wiping tasks. It is classified under tariff item 6307.10.90 as a similar cleaning cloth, not a floor-cloth or dish-cloth, because it is designed for general dusting.
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 used as a toilet or kitchen linen, such as a hand towel
Toilet and kitchen linen of terry towelling is classified in Chapter 63, Sub-Chapter I, under heading 6302.
If the cloth is an industrial shop towel with specific dimensions and cotton blend
This item covers industrial shop towels with defined specifications, which may apply if the product meets those criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the terry cloth is a made-up article (e.g
• hemmed) to qualify under this heading
• If it is sold in sets with other cleaning items, check for classification as a set
• Keep records of fabric composition and weight for CBSA verification
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.