Polyester Terry-Style Uncut Pile from Japan
Polyester-based uncut weft pile fabric mimicking terry loops for towel or bathrobe pre-forms. Strictly under HTS 5801.31.00.00 as it is woven uncut pile of man-made fibers, differentiated from true terry of heading 5802.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove distinction from 5802 terry via weave diagrams showing weft pile vs. warp loops
• Ensure commercial invoices specify 'uncut' to match statistical suffix (224)
• Batch imports by color/density to minimize variations in duty assessment