Cotton Bath Mat Tufted Fabric from Japan
Tufted cotton fabric with dense loops designed for bath mats, primarily uncut terry weave. It is classified in HTS 5802.30.00.30 as tufted textile fabric of cotton, not a finished product of 5703 or narrow under 5806. Used in pre-cut form for absorbent floor coverings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label with exact cotton percentage and tufted construction; mismatches lead to audits under textile import rules
• Include production invoices showing woven tufted process to distinguish from machine-tufted carpets