Polyester Terry Cloth Fabric from China
This is a weft pile fabric made from man-made polyester fibers, featuring uncut loops on one side similar to towel material. It falls under HTS 5801.33.00.00 as it is a woven weft pile fabric of man-made fibers, not classified under headings 5802 or 5806. Commonly used for upholstery and bath linens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 5801.33
• Provide weave structure documentation showing weft pile construction to avoid reclassification as simple woven fabric