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Cotton Terry Bath Hand Towels from Japan

Medium-sized hand towels of cotton terry fabric for bathroom use, providing quick-drying absorbency. Classified in HTS 6302.60.00 as toilet linen made from terry toweling or similar cotton fabrics with uncut loops.

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

• Document fiber content with invoices and mill certificates to confirm 100% cotton terry construction

• Ensure sizes under 41cm x 81cm to stay in hand towel category; larger may shift to bath towels (6302.60)

• Watch for country-of-origin marking; blends over 50% cotton must declare accurately to avoid reclassification