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Used Kitchen Towels from Japan

Worn cotton kitchen towels with grease stains, frayed hems, and lint buildup from daily use, baled for import. These are worn kitchen linen of textile materials, qualifying as worn articles under tariff item 6309.00.90.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

18%

Import Tips

• Ensure towels show appreciable wear and are presented in bulk bales or sacks

• Avoid mixing with new or unworn towels to prevent reclassification

• Declare the goods as worn kitchen linen under heading 63.09