Embroidered Cotton Placemat from Japan
Single cotton placemats with intricate embroidery for protecting table surfaces during meals. Falls under HTS 6302.51.4000 as other table linen of cotton, not specifically enumerated like napkins. Ideal for formal dining settings.
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
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'table linen' use to distinguish from bed or kitchen linen
• Ensure no plastic coatings, as impregnation could invoke subheading 6304.20 notes
• Bundle shipments properly; bulk packing might risk 6309 if perceived as worn, though new