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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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