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Cotton Shop Towel for Garages from Japan

Heavy-duty cotton shop towel designed specifically for wiping oil and grease in garages and filling stations. Classified under HTS 6307.10.2015 as a shop towel dedicated for use in garages, filling stations, and machine shops, made from absorbent textile materials excluding chapters 56-62. It features reinforced edges for durability during industrial cleaning tasks.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the towel is dedicated for garage use via supplier documentation to avoid reclassification; ensure fiber content labeling complies with FTC rules; check for prohibited coatings that might shift to 6304.20