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Absorbent Cotton Terry Sheeting

Medical-grade absorbent cotton terry sheeting, woven with uncut loops on one or both sides, used for patient gowns and healthcare textiles. Classified under tariff item 5802.10.00 as terry towelling of cotton, other than narrow fabrics of heading 58.06.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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

5802.20.00Same rate: Free

If the terry fabric is made of man-made fibres instead of cotton

This heading covers terry towelling of man-made fibres, distinct from cotton.

5806.10.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is narrow woven, width not exceeding 30 cm

Narrow woven terry fabrics are excluded from heading 58.02 and classified under 58.06.

6302.60.00Higher: 17% vs Free

If imported as made-up toilet and kitchen linen, such as finished patient gowns

Made-up textile articles are classified in Chapter 63, not as fabric in Chapter 58.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is woven terry of cotton and not tufted, as tufted products fall under a different heading

• Verify the width exceeds 30 cm to avoid classification as narrow fabric under 58.06

• Keep records of cotton origin for potential preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements