Raw Unbleached Cotton Terry for Hand Towels from Japan
Lightweight unbleached cotton terry fabric specifically for hand towel manufacturing. Classified under HTS 5802.10.10.00 for its terry toweling characteristics in cotton, unbleached, and standard width. Raw material state before finishing processes.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documents from loom to export
• Avoid generic 'cotton fabric' descriptions; specify 'terry toweling'
• Budget for potential CBP lab testing on bleaching status