Microfiber Cleaning Towel from Germany
A small, ultra-absorbent towel crafted from synthetic microfiber (polyester/polyamide blend), used for dusting and polishing surfaces. Classified under HTS 6307.90.98.84 for other man-made fiber towels, as it's a finished made-up article outside Chapters 56-62. Excludes worn items per Chapter 63 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content labels compliant with FTC standards to prevent disputes over man-made vs. natural fibers
• Declare intended use (e.g
• cleaning) on entry docs to differentiate from bath towels
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; compare to similar retail pricing for fair market value