Flax Tea Towel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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