Flax Tea Towel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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