Flax Tea Towel from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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