White Cotton Terry Cloth by the Yard from Japan
Bleached white cotton terry toweling sold by the linear yard, with loops primarily on one side for bath mat or robe production. Classified under HTS 5802.10.90.00 for its woven terry structure of cotton, not narrow width.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include bleaching process certification; unbleached terry goes to 5802.10.10 while other colors/bleached to 5802.10.90
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'woven terry' to distinguish from knitted terry (6001)
• Check for contamination; synthetic blends over 15% may reclassify under man-made fiber headings