Flax Kitchen Tea Towels from Japan
Absorbent tea towels woven from flax, ideal for drying dishes in kitchens. HTS 6302.99.15.20 covers these as other kitchen linen of flax, distinct from bed or table varieties. Pure flax construction required.
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
• Test for flammability if kitchen use emphasized, per import safety standards
• Document as 'flax dish towels' not cotton to prevent duty miscalculation