Silk Tufted Toweling from China
A premium terry toweling fabric made predominantly from silk (85%+ by weight), with looped pile for superior absorbency in luxury towels. Classified under HTS 5802.30.00.10 as tufted textile fabric, distinct from narrow variants. Used in bespoke bath linens and spa products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include detailed weave analysis and fiber composition reports; silk waste blends must still meet 85% threshold
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial rolls, as retail-ready cuts may trigger different valuation
• Check for impregnation/coating which excludes from Chapter 58 per chapter notes, shifting to Chapter 59