Polyester Terry Toweling Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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