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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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