Polypropylene Terry Towel Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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