Polyester Tufted Bath Mat from Germany
A tufted textile bath mat made from polyester yarns, featuring looped pile on one side for absorbency. It falls under HTS 5802.30.00.90 as a tufted textile fabric, other than narrow fabrics or carpet products of heading 5703. Primarily used in bathrooms for drying feet after showers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tufting process documentation to distinguish from woven terry; ensure width exceeds 30 cm to avoid heading 5806
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as floor coverings under Chapter 57 if sold with non-slip backing