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Cotton Tea Towel Alternative for Tables from Japan

Versatile cotton towels marketed for table wiping but qualifying as table linen. HTS 6302.51.4000 covers other cotton table linen, emphasizing principal use over name. Hemmed edges for durability.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit use descriptions in entry summary to justify table linen over kitchen linen

• Avoid bulk baling without individual packaging to prevent 6309 worn article confusion

• Check for Chapter 63 exclusions if containing rubberized elements