Knitted Cotton Placemat from Japan
Individual round or oval knitted cotton placemats to protect tabletops from plates and utensils during meals. HTS 6302.40.2010 applies to these crocheted cotton table linen items designed for dining protection.
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
• Document end-use as table protection with photos to prevent confusion with floor mats under Chapter 57
• Ensure no impregnation with pesticides, as 6304.20 covers coated warp knits, not plain table linen
• For sets sold together, classify as one entry but note individual vs set for valuation