Pure Silk Terry Bath Mat Fabric from China
Woven terry fabric from 100% silk waste, looped for bath mats in boutique hotels, over 85% silk content. HTS 5802.20.0010 covers this as similar woven terry, distinct from narrow or embroidered per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'uncut loops' in invoices to affirm terry status
• Test for elasticity to rule out knits
• Pitfall: excess nylon mix drops below 85% silk threshold