Cotton Terry Toweling Fabric from Japan
This is a woven weft pile fabric made from cotton with uncut loops forming the characteristic terry texture on one or both sides. It is primarily used for manufacturing towels, bathrobes, and bath mats. Classified under HTS 5801.23.00.00 as it is a cotton weft pile fabric of heading 5801, not terry of heading 5802.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the fabric has uncut loops and is not processed into terry fabric of HTS 5802 to avoid misclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming 100% cotton composition and weave structure for customs valuation
• Check for any impregnation or coating which would exclude it from Chapter 58 per chapter notes