Industrial Cotton Buffing Wheel Cover from Japan
Cotton cloth cover for buffing wheels used in metal polishing operations. Under HTS 6307.10.1060 as cotton polishing cloths for industrial cleaning. Not parts if sold separately per trade rules.
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
• Distinguish end-use as industrial vs retail for potential MFN rate differences
• Invoice as standalone cloths, not machine parts, to stay in Chapter 63
• Lab test blends exceeding 50% cotton for correct subheading