Synthetic Dish Duster from Japan
Non-absorbent synthetic mesh cloths for scrubbing dishes and pots without scratching. Falls under HTS 6307.10.20 as 'other' similar cleaning cloths, not purely dishcloths.
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
• Differentiate from sponge-like items; focus on textile composition in declarations
• Bundle in bulk bales as per chapter notes to avoid retail classification
• Conduct country-of-origin verification for preferential duty treatments