Cotton Kitchen Dishcloth from Japan
A small, absorbent square cotton cloth designed specifically for washing dishes and wiping kitchen surfaces. It falls under HTS 6302.91.0045 as 'dish' within cotton kitchen towels due to its use in dish drying and cleaning tasks. The code applies to other cotton towels not classified elsewhere in the subheading.
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 cotton content exceeds 85% with lab tests or supplier certifications to avoid reclassification under man-made fiber headings
• Label products clearly as 'dishcloths' or 'kitchen towels' and include care instructions to meet U.S. labeling laws
• Watch for common pitfalls like importing pre-washed or printed cloths that might qualify for lower-duty 'not melamine' subheadings