Cotton Pile Fabric for Towel Manufacturing
An industrial-grade knitted cotton pile fabric with terry loops, supplied in jumbo rolls for bulk towel production. This terry pile construction is a type of knitted pile fabric, and its cotton composition places it under tariff item 6001.91.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made of man-made fibres
Pile fabrics of man-made fibres fall under a different tariff item.
If imported as finished towels
Finished terry towelling articles are classified in Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is classified as knitted pile, not woven terry, which falls under Chapter 58
• Provide the weight per square metre and fibre composition to the CBSA
• If the fabric is imported in rolls for further processing, it remains a fabric, not a made-up article
Related Products under Tariff item 6001.91.00
Cotton Knitted Pile Blanket Fabric
A soft, knitted cotton fabric with long loops on one side, designed for use in throw blankets and other furnishing textiles. Its pile construction and cotton composition place it under tariff item 6001.91.00, which covers knitted pile fabrics of cotton.
Cotton Knitted Terrycloth for Baby Towels
A soft, knitted terry fabric made entirely of cotton, featuring fine loops designed for gentle absorbency in baby towels. This terry pile construction is a type of knitted pile fabric, and its cotton composition places it under tariff item 6001.91.00.
Cotton Long Pile Costume Fabric
A fluffy, long pile cotton knit fabric with dramatic texture, intended for theatrical costumes. Its long pile construction and cotton composition place it under tariff item 6001.91.00, which covers knitted pile fabrics of cotton, including those for apparel.
Cotton Long Pile Faux Fur Knit Fabric
A knitted cotton fabric with extra-long pile that mimics fur, used for costume apparel and toy linings. This long pile construction is a type of knitted pile fabric, and its cotton composition places it under tariff item 6001.91.00.
Cotton Long Pile Velvet Upholstery Fabric
A knitted long pile fabric of cotton with a dense, cut pile resembling velvet, used for upholstery and apparel linings. Its pile construction and cotton composition place it under tariff item 6001.91.00, which covers knitted pile fabrics of cotton for furnishing and apparel.
Cotton Stitch-Bonded Terry Pile Fabric
A stitch-bonded cotton fabric with terry-like pile loops, used in apparel and technical textiles. Chapter 60 Note 3 states that 'knitted' includes stitch-bonded goods, so this fabric falls under tariff item 6001.91.00 as a pile fabric of cotton.