Cotton Terry Bath Towel Fabric
This is a knitted terry fabric made from 100% cotton, featuring loops on one or both sides, commonly used for bath towels and robes. It falls under HTS 6001.91.00.20 as a pile fabric of cotton, specifically terry type, not classified elsewhere in the heading. The fabric's looped construction provides absorbency ideal for bath linens.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18.5% | +35.0% | 53.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18.5% | +10.0% | 28.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 18.5% | +10.0% | 28.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18.5% | +10.0% | 28.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18.5% | +10.0% | 28.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If warp knitted
Warp-knitted pile fabrics like terry are classified in heading 5801, separate from weft-knitted goods in Chapter 60.
If woven instead of knitted
Woven cotton terry fabrics for towels fall under Chapter 52 as plain weave fabrics, not knitted pile.
If qualifying as velour with 12+ stitches per cm vertically
Velour fabrics meeting the stitch density statistical note shift to 6001.92.0010 for synthetic fiber reporting, but cotton stays in 6001.91.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% for accurate classification and provide mill test certificates; ensure no finishing processes like dyeing push it to Chapter 59; watch for statistical reporting if wale count affects subheadings
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