Rayon Cleaning Mitts from Japan
Soft knitted rayon mitts for household dusting and polishing, absorbent for dry or light wet cleaning. They qualify under HTS 6116.99.95.10 as knitted mitts of other textile materials (rayon), subject to cotton restraints.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure commercial invoices detail 'knitted or crocheted' explicitly to avoid Chapter 62 shift
• Test for rayon vs. viscose distinctions, as mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Bundle with care labels for retail sale to prevent 'industrial rag' misinterpretation