Spandex-Blend Kitchen Tea Towels from Japan
Stretchy tea towels combining polyester and spandex (both man-made) for drying dishes. Fully man-made fiber kitchen linen under HTS 6302.93.20.00, not parts of clothing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Blend ratios must total 100% man-made; elastic not exceeding Girth Rule limits
• Pitfall: apparel-like stretch reclassifies to Chapter 62