Cotton Shop Rag Towel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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