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Polypropylene Terry Towel Fabric from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

51.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• 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