Hand-Loomed Cotton Kitchen Wipe from Japan
Artisanal hand-loomed cotton square for kitchen dish cleaning and drying. Falls under HTS 6302.91.0045 as cotton 'dish' towel, despite craftsmanship, due to primary kitchen function. Irregular weave adds texture for scrubbing.
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
• Appraisals must distinguish hand-loomed value from machine-made equivalents
• Country-of-origin must reflect actual weaving location
• Avoid decorative trims that trigger embroidery subheadings