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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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