Nylon Terry Bath Mat Fabric from Japan
Nylon woven terry fabric with looped pile on one side, designed for bath mats and absorbent floor coverings. Classified in HTS 5802.20.00.20 due to its man-made fiber composition and terry toweling structure, distinct from tufted carpets. Used in home textiles before cutting and hemming.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide weave structure certificates to confirm terry loops vs. tufted; declare as greige goods if unfinished
• Pitfall: Overlooking selvage requirements leading to 5806 narrow fabric duty