Polyester Terry Toweling Fabric from Germany
This is a woven terry fabric made primarily from polyester yarns, featuring uncut loops on one or both sides typical of toweling. It is used for bath towels, robes, and upholstery due to its absorbency and durability. Classified under HTS 5802.20.00 as it is a terry toweling of textile materials other than cotton, excluding narrow fabrics.
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 50% non-cotton synthetics via lab tests for accurate classification; cotton blends may shift to 5802.11
• Ensure width exceeds 30 cm to avoid reclassification as narrow woven fabrics under 5806; measure flattened width for tubular goods
• Provide mill certificates and weave structure samples to customs to confirm terry loop construction and prevent misfiling as pile fabrics