Polypropylene Terry Towel Fabric

Lightweight woven terry from polypropylene, used for disposable towels and industrial wipes due to quick-dry properties. Loops provide absorbency without bulk. Classified in 5802.20.00 as synthetic terry toweling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 49%

If plain woven polypropylene without loops

Absence of terry pile structure moves to standard woven fabric headings.

5806.32Lower: 16.2% vs 49%

If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages

Narrow woven fabric definition in 5806 note explicitly excludes from 5802.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 49%

If for industrial textile use like filter cloths

End-use as technical textiles shifts classification based on function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FTIR lab analysis for polypropylene verification; misdeclared synthetics face penalties

Width certification mandatory—≤30 cm shifts to 5806 narrow fabrics

Separate from finished goods; cut pieces sewn into towels classify under 6302

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