Flax Tea Towel

A lightweight flax towel for drying teacups and utensils, featuring classic checkered patterns. It qualifies for HTS 6302.99.1510 as kitchen linen of flax, separate from synthetic or cotton tea towels. Linen's breathability prevents streaks on glassware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 17.5%

If marketed as general-purpose cleaning cloths

Non-linen specific uses classify under 6307 as other made-up articles.

6302.99.20.00Higher: 25.9% vs 17.5%

If of man-made fibers instead of flax

Synthetic fiber towels use 6302.99.20 subheading for non-cotton, non-flax materials.

5702.50.40.00Higher: 41.3% vs 17.5%

If tufted or woven as floor mats rather than towels

Tufted flax articles resembling mats fall into Chapter 57 carpets and textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct fiber burn tests during quality control to document flax content >50% for tariff purposes

Package for retail sale individually; bulk packing risks 6309 if perceived as worn

Declare as 'towels' specifically, not 'cloths,' to stay within 6302 linen scope