Heavyweight Polyester Terry Knit Fabric from Japan
This is a knitted terry fabric made from 100% polyester, weighing over 271 grams per square meter, used for bathrobes and towels. It falls under HTS 6001.92.0020 as a pile fabric of man-made fibers exceeding the weight threshold, specifically 'other' types not classified elsewhere in the subheading. The terry loops provide the pile construction characteristic of this category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 271 g/m² with lab testing certificates to confirm classification in this heavy subcategory
• Include detailed construction specs (e.g
• terry loop height) in invoices to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics
• Check for metal thread content, as it remains in Chapter 60 even if used in apparel