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Silk Kitchen Tea Towels

Absorbent silk tea towels for kitchen drying, made with 86% silk blended minimally for durability. Classified under HTS 6302.99.1000 as kitchen linen of silk textile materials. Luxurious alternative to cotton for high-end kitchens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+20.0%22.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302Same rate: 22.7%

If primarily for industrial kitchen bulk use

Other kitchen linen of different materials in 6302.62.

6307.10Lower: 17.8% vs 22.7%

If not specifically bed/table/toilet/kitchen linen

Floor cloths and similar go to 6307.10.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Differentiate from toilet linen by marketing and packaging as kitchen-specific

• Test absorbency claims; unsubstantiated leads to FDA/CBP issues

• Avoid apparel classification by excluding pocket or apparel features