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Cotton Terry Kitchen Dish Towels from Japan

Absorbent dish towels made from cotton terry toweling fabric, designed for drying kitchenware and wiping surfaces. Classified under HTS 6302.60.0030 as 'other' toilet and kitchen linen of cotton terry fabrics, excluding specific subcategories like floorcloths. The looped terry construction provides superior absorbency typical for kitchen use.

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

• Verify fiber content is at least 85% cotton via lab tests to confirm terry toweling classification; blends under 85% may shift to 6302.60.0034

• Include care labels specifying 'machine washable' as required for household textiles; missing labels can lead to FDA or CBP holds

• Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from floorcloths (6302.60.0010)—ensure no reinforced edges or non-slip backing for 'other' status