Automotive Service Cotton Wipe Cloths from Japan
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.
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
• 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