Baby Cotton Tufted Hooded Towel from Japan
A hooded towel for babies made from soft tufted cotton pile, used post-bath. It is classified under HTS 6302.91.0015 as other pile cotton towels in toilet linen, despite the hood feature. The primary towel function governs classification.
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
• Classify by essential character as towel, not garment; include construction specs
• Child safety standards (CPSIA) require lead/phthalate certs for entry
• Avoid pairing with clothing in shipments to prevent Chapter 62 reclassification