Cotton Bar Towel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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