Cotton Bar Towel

A durable, lint-free cotton towel used in bars and restaurants for wiping counters and glassware, often with a terry or waffle weave. Classified under HTS 6307.90.98.82 as other cotton towels, distinct from bath or beach towels in 6302.60 due to commercial cleaning end-use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+17.5%24.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

6302.60.00Higher: 26.6% vs 24.5%

If terry toweling fabric and styled as bath towels

Terry fabric construction and bath-end use places it in specific 6302.60 towel subheading rather than other made-up articles.

6307.10Lower: 15.3% vs 24.5%

If primarily used as floor cloths

End-use for floor cleaning shifts to painted floor cloths or similar under 6307.10.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 24.5%

If for industrial textile use like machinery wiping

Commercial/industrial end-use as technical textiles moves to chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'commercial bar towels' on commercial invoice to justify other towel status and avoid bath towel scrutiny

Provide fiber content certificates; blends under 85% cotton may require reclassification to 6307.90.9889

Ensure not marketed as apparel accessories to prevent overlap with chapter 62 exclusions

Related Products under HTS 6307.90.98.82

Cotton Kitchen Dish Towel

A highly absorbent cotton towel designed for drying dishes and kitchen surfaces, featuring a textured weave for better water absorption. It falls under HTS 6307.90.98.82 as an other made-up cotton towel not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6302. These are finished articles used in household cleaning rather than as bed, table, or toilet linen.

Cotton Hand Towel for Gym Use

Compact cotton towel for gym-goers to wipe sweat during workouts, typically quick-drying with a smooth or microfiber-like cotton weave. It qualifies for HTS 6307.90.98.82 as an other cotton towel, not fitting bath, beach, or specific linen categories in 6302.

Cotton Shop Rag Towel

Heavy-duty cotton towel repurposed as shop rags for garages and workshops, absorbent for oil and grease wiping. Under HTS 6307.90.98.82 for other cotton towels, as it's a made-up article not covered by specific cleaning cloth headings.

Cotton Multi-Purpose Cleaning Towel

Versatile cotton towel for general household cleaning tasks like counter wiping or pet drying, with reinforced edges. Classified in HTS 6307.90.98.82 as other cotton towels outside specific linen or bath categories.

Cotton Facial Towel

Soft, small cotton towel for facial cleansing or spa use, often waffle-weave for gentle exfoliation. Falls under HTS 6307.90.98.82 as other cotton towel, not qualifying as toilet linen under 6302.93 due to size and non-bath designation.

Cotton Pet Grooming Towel

Absorbent cotton towel sized for drying dogs and cats after baths, with lint-resistant finish. HTS 6307.90.98.82 covers it as other cotton towel for non-human apparel use, distinct from specific linen headings.