Cotton Terry Toweling Fabric

Woven cotton fabric featuring uncut loops on both sides, commonly used for towels and bath robes. It falls under HTS 5802.30.00.30 as a tufted textile fabric of cotton, distinct from narrow fabrics under heading 5806 due to its width exceeding 30 cm. This classification applies to terry toweling and similar looped fabrics primarily for household textile production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+35.0%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%+10.0%16.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5806.31.00Higher: 43.8% vs 41.2%

If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages on both edges

Narrow woven terry fabrics of cotton fall under heading 5806 per chapter note definition, changing from general tufted fabrics.

5208.52.30Lower: 41% vs 41.2%

If plain woven without terry loops

Plain cotton fabrics without tufted or looped structure are classified in Chapter 52 as unbleached plain weave, not Chapter 58 special woven fabrics.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 41.2%

If textile fabric coated or laminated with plastics

Chapter note excludes coated/impregnated fabrics from Chapter 58, directing them to Chapter 59 for textile coverings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric width exceeds 30 cm to avoid reclassification as narrow woven fabric under 5806; measure and document selvages

Provide mill test certificates confirming 100% cotton content and loop structure to meet Chapter 58 requirements