Heavyweight Cotton Terry Fabric from China

Thick cotton terry toweling with high pile density (e.g., 500 GSM), ideal for bath sheets. Classified in HTS 5802.10.90.00 for other cotton terry fabrics, emphasizing woven loop construction.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.4%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include GSM/weight specs in docs; very heavy may be scrutinized for tufted vs. woven

Confirm no rubber backing; additions could classify as Chapter 40 products

Use HTSUS advisory rulings for custom weaves to preempt CBP challenges