Cotton Kitchen Dish Towel from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% via lab testing to confirm classification outside heading 6302 for specific towel types
• Include invoices specifying 'other cotton towels' and end-use as kitchen/dish to prevent reclassification as floor cloths under 6307.10
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling worn goods to steer clear of heading 6309 requirements for appreciable wear