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Industrial Cotton Terry Wipe Fabric

Heavy-duty knitted terry cotton fabric over 271 g/m² for industrial cleaning wipes and shop towels. Falls under HTS 6001.91.0010 as pile cotton fabric from knitting process, valued for high absorbency in commercial settings. Sold in bulk rolls.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18.5%+37.5%56%
🇲🇽Mexico18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇨🇦Canada18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇩🇪Germany18.5%—18.5%
🇯🇵Japan18.5%—18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6307.10.20Lower: 25.3% vs 56%

If sold as finished shop towels, not fabric

Completed rags and wipes are other made-up articles in Chapter 63.

6001.99Lower: 19.5% vs 56%

If of man-made fibers for similar industrial use

Fiber composition dictates subheading; synthetics go to 'Other' fibers.

5911.90.00Lower: 41.3% vs 56%

If treated for technical/textile use like filtration

Specialized industrial textiles shift to Chapter 59.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'industrial end-use' on docs to differentiate from household towels

• Comply with REACH-like standards for industrial textiles if from EU