Unbleached Cotton Looped Pile Fabric
This is a greige cotton fabric knitted with looped pile, prior to any bleaching or dyeing, used in towel manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a plain looped pile fabric of cotton, representing the base form before processing.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made of man-made fibres
Looped pile fabrics of man-made fibres are classified under this item.
If the fabric is made of fibres other than cotton
Looped pile fabrics of other textile materials fall under this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Confirm the fabric is knitted with looped pile and not woven, as woven terry is classified elsewhere
• Ensure the fabric is unbleached and undyed, as this may affect duty rates under certain tariff programs
• Provide the fabric's construction details to the CBSA for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6001.21.00
Cotton Double Terry Loop Fabric
This is a cotton knitted fabric with looped pile on both sides, known as double terry, designed for high absorbency in luxury towels. It falls under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a looped pile fabric of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Cotton Knitted Terry Bath Mat Fabric
This is a heavyweight cotton fabric with looped terry pile on one side, intended for cutting into bath mats. It qualifies under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a knitted looped pile fabric of cotton, providing absorbency for floor coverings.
Cotton Long Pile Knitted Fabric
This is a knitted cotton fabric with long uncut pile loops, used for plush toys or apparel linings. It falls under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a long pile looped fabric of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Cotton Plush Loop Pile Knit
This is a soft cotton knitted fabric with dense looped pile, mimicking plush for stuffed animals. It is classified under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a looped pile fabric of cotton, with uncut loops providing a safe texture for toys.
Cotton Terry Fabric for Beach Towels
This is a wide-width knitted cotton terry fabric with looped pile on both sides, used for beach towel blanks. It falls under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a looped terry fabric of cotton, offering high absorbency for outdoor use.
Cotton Terry Knit Toweling Fabric
This is a looped pile fabric made from 100% cotton, knitted to form terry loops on one or both sides, commonly used for towels and bath robes. It falls under tariff item 6001.21.00 as a looped pile fabric of cotton, knitted or crocheted.