Polyester Terry Cloth Fabric from Japan
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 — 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 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