Modal Terry Pile Fabric
This is a woven fabric made from modal fibers with terry-like pile loops, used for towels or robes but not true terry. Modal is a man-made textile material, and the loop pile construction qualifies it as a woven pile fabric. As a non-cotton pile fabric, it falls under tariff item 5801.90.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made of cotton
Cotton pile fabrics are classified under a different tariff item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the modal content and ensure it is not a true terry fabric of heading 5802
• Ensure the fabric is not coated or laminated with plastics or rubber
• Provide a product description and fiber content breakdown to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 5801.90.00
Acetate Velvet Evening Wear Fabric
This is a luxurious woven velvet fabric made from acetate fibers, designed for evening gowns and formal wear. Acetate is a man-made textile material, and the pile construction qualifies it as a woven pile fabric. Since it is not cotton, it falls under tariff item 5801.90.00 for other textile materials.
Acrylic Chenille Curtain Fabric
This is a woven chenille fabric made from acrylic yarns, featuring a fuzzy, pile-like texture ideal for curtains and drapes. Acrylic is a man-made textile material, and the chenille construction qualifies it as a pile fabric. As a non-cotton pile fabric, it falls under tariff item 5801.90.00.
Flax Chenille Curtain Lining
This is a woven chenille fabric made from flax fibers, designed for use as a curtain lining. The chenille yarns create a soft, pile-like surface that provides insulation and a decorative finish. As a woven pile fabric of flax, a vegetable textile material other than cotton, it falls under tariff item 5801.90.00.
Flax Weft Pile Tapestry Fabric
This is a woven weft pile fabric made from flax (linen) fibers, featuring uncut pile floats that create a textured surface suitable for tapestries and wall hangings. Chapter Note 2 to Chapter 58 explicitly includes woven weft pile fabrics with uncut floats, so this product qualifies as a pile fabric. As a flax-based pile fabric, it is classified under tariff item 5801.90.00 for other textile materials.
Hemp Chenille Apparel Lining
This is a chenille fabric woven from hemp fibers, featuring a soft pile surface intended for use as garment linings. Hemp is a vegetable textile material other than cotton, and the chenille construction creates a pile effect. Therefore, it is classified under tariff item 5801.90.00 for woven pile and chenille fabrics of other textile materials.
Hemp Weft Pile Curtain Fabric
This is a woven fabric made from hemp fibers with uncut weft pile floats that create a velvety texture, designed for curtains and draperies. Chapter Note 2 to Chapter 58 includes woven weft pile fabrics with uncut floats, confirming its classification as a pile fabric. Since hemp is a vegetable fiber other than cotton, it falls under tariff item 5801.90.00.