Worn Kitchen Towels

Used cotton kitchen towels with frayed edges, grease stains, and faded patterns from heavy use. HTS 6309.00.00.20 for other worn kitchen linen packed in bulk bales.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302Higher: 18.4% vs 17.5%

If made into toilet articles

Worn towels as toilet linens classify under 6302.62.

5601Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If heavily felted

Felted worn textiles may enter Chapter 56 wadding.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for food contact safety residues in stained textiles

Bundle by material to simplify customs fiber declarations

Prevent mold growth during ocean transit of damp bulk linens