Industrial Cotton Machine Shop Rags
White cotton shop towels cut to standard 16x18 inch size for wiping machinery parts, solvents, and lubricants in machine shops. HTS 6307.10.20.05 applies due to their dedication for garage, filling station, and machine shop cleaning tasks. Highly absorbent and laundered for repeated industrial use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of man-made fibers
Synthetic shop towels for same uses classified separately from cotton under shop towel provisions.
If showing appreciable wear and entered in bulk
Worn cotton cleaning cloths meeting Chapter 63 note criteria shift to used textile heading.
If impregnated with cleaning chemicals
Textile fabrics coated or impregnated with preparations move to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide invoices detailing dimensions, cotton purity, and intended shop use to support classification
• Avoid mixed fiber blends over 15% non-cotton to stay in cotton subheading; test for compliance
• Declare as 'shop towels' not 'rags' in entry docs, as terminology affects HTS determination
Related Products under HTS 6307.10.20.05
Cotton Garage Shop Towels
Heavy-duty cotton shop towels designed specifically for garages, filling stations, and machine shops to wipe grease, oil, and solvents from tools and surfaces. Classified under HTS 6307.10.20.05 as shop towels of cotton dedicated for industrial cleaning in automotive and mechanical environments. They are absorbent, reusable, and sold in bulk bales.
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.
Heavy Duty Cotton Garage Wipers
Reinforced edge cotton towels for heavy oil and grease wiping in garages and repair shops. HTS 6307.10.20.05 designation for cotton shop towels limited to garage, filling station, and machine shop uses. Sold in cases of 200 for bulk industrial distribution.
Machine Shop Cotton Cleaning Towels
12x12 inch square cotton shop towels optimized for precision cleaning in machine shops, removing cutting fluids and metal shavings. Precisely classified in HTS 6307.10.20.05 for cotton shop towels dedicated to such industrial settings. Terry or twill weave for superior absorbency.