Automotive Service Cotton Wipe Cloths

Cotton shop towels tailored for filling stations and auto garages, ideal for cleaning engines, transmissions, and undercarriages. Falls under HTS 6307.10.20.05 as 'other' shop towels of cotton explicitly for garage and machine shop applications. Durable, low-lint construction for professional mechanics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 22.8%

If for general non-dedicated cleaning

Lack of specific garage/shop dedication places in other made-up articles.

6302.60.00Higher: 26.6% vs 22.8%

If toilet or kitchen linen types

Household dishcloths classified as kitchen linen if not industrial shop-specific.

5210.21.40Higher: 43.1% vs 22.8%

If imported as fabric rolls, not made-up

Uncut woven cotton fabrics for rags go to Chapter 52 before made-up conversion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoices with 'dedicated shop towels for garages/filling stations' phrasing for CBP review

Ensure no retail branding or packaging that could imply household use, risking reclassification

Obtain mill test reports for cotton content to preempt fiber disputes at entry