Viscose Rayon Terry Towel Fabric from China
Woven terry fabric from viscose rayon staple fibers, ideal for lightweight towels and beachwear linings with excellent absorbency. HTS 5802.20.00.90 covers this as other textile terry toweling, not narrow and excluding primary cotton blends. Loops provide the defining terry characteristic.
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
• Lab test for rayon content vs. cotton to prevent erroneous duty assessment under 5802.11
• Provide photos or samples showing uncut pile loops during customs review
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics made-up articles, risking Chapter 63 reclassification