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Polypropylene Absorbent Shop Towel from Japan

A heavy-duty towel of meltblown polypropylene man-made fibers for industrial wiping and spill absorption. It is under HTS 6307.90.98.84 for other man-made fiber towels, not worn or from excluded chapters.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify non-woven structure if applicable for fiber verification

• Declare absorbency ratings to support commercial invoice accuracy

• Comply with HAZMAT if oil-absorbent variants