Polyester Terry Toweling Fabric from China
Woven terry fabric made entirely from polyester man-made fibers, featuring uncut loops on one or both sides, typically used for towels and bath robes. It qualifies under HTS 5802.20.00.20 as terry toweling of man-made fibers, excluding narrow widths per heading 5806. This fabric is primarily for apparel and household linens.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% man-made fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure declaration of width over 30 cm to avoid 5806
• Common pitfall: misclassifying cut-to-size pieces as finished goods