Cotton Bar Towel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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