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Tufted Cotton Hand Towel from Japan

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.

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

• 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