Cotton Pile Beach Towel from Japan
An oversized cotton towel with thick pile construction for beach lounging and drying. It qualifies for HTS 6307.90.89.40 as a tufted/pile cotton towel, a made-up article outside specific linen headings. Often printed with patterns for aesthetic appeal.
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
• Declare exact dimensions and GSM (grams per square meter) to confirm towel vs. blanket classification
• Use proper packing lists separating towels from any bundled accessories to avoid set reclassification
• Comply with FTC labeling rules for cotton content to prevent customs holds