Silk Kitchen Tea Towels from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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