Polyester Tufted Bath Mat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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