Silk Kitchen Tea Towels from Japan
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 — 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
• 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