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Cotton Terry Cloth Bath Mitt from Japan

A knitted cotton bath mitt made from terry cloth type looped pile fabric, designed for exfoliating and scrubbing during showers or baths. It falls under HTS 6116.92.64.10 as it is a glove/mitt without fourchettes, produced from pre-existing machine knit terry fabric, classifiable in Chapter 61 for made-up knitted articles. The looped pile provides absorbent and textured properties ideal for personal hygiene.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

23.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the fabric is pre-existing machine knit terry cloth with looped pile construction to meet the specific subheading criteria; provide mill certificates for fiber content

• Ensure no fourchettes (side inserts) are present and document the knitting process to avoid reclassification

• Label products clearly with fiber content (100% cotton) and care instructions to comply with FTC and CBP textile regulations; watch for quota restrictions under category 331

Cotton Terry Cloth Bath Mitt from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6116.92.64.10