Cotton Bar Towel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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