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

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%

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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