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Cotton Shop Rag Towel from China

Heavy-duty cotton towel repurposed as shop rags for garages and workshops, absorbent for oil and grease wiping. Under HTS 6307.90.98.82 for other cotton towels, as it's a made-up article not covered by specific cleaning cloth headings.

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

Specify 'multi-purpose shop towel' on docs; avoid 'floor cloth' terms to prevent 6307.10 shift

Comply with REACH-like chemical residue rules if pre-treated for grease

Use country-of-origin certificates for cotton to validate 369 quota applicability

Cotton Shop Rag Towel from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6307.90.98.82