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Polypropylene Looped Pile Fabric for Towels from Japan

Lightweight polypropylene terry-like looped pile knit fabric designed for quick-dry towels and beach accessories. Falls under HTS 6001.29.00.00 for looped pile of other synthetic textiles. Its looped structure mimics cotton terry but with faster drying.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for polypropylene purity; blends with cotton over 50% shift to cotton subheadings

• Provide loop density specs to confirm pile construction vs. flat knits

• Package in rolls for fabric status; folded retail packs may be seen as sets