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Tufted Cotton Hand Towel

Small cotton towels featuring tufted construction for enhanced absorbency, used in bathrooms or kitchens. Falls under HTS 6307.90.89 due to its cotton pile/tufted towel specification outside standard bath linen categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+12.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302.60.00Higher: 29.1% vs 19.5%

If marketed as standard bath linen

Pile/tufted cotton towels for general bathroom use are in heading 6302, not other made-ups.

6304.92.00Higher: 26.3% vs 19.5%

If furnished or fitted for specific fixtures

Towels designed as furnishings like hand towel rings shift to heading 6304.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with exact pile/tufted construction details to distinguish from flat-woven towels

• Check for quota restrictions on cotton textiles from certain countries

• Document end-use as non-bedding to prevent shift to 6302.31 for kitchen towels