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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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