Polyester Terry Cloth Fabric
A knitted terry fabric made primarily from polyester fibers, featuring looped pile on one or both sides, used for towels and bathrobes. It falls under HTS 6001.99.90.00 as a pile fabric (terry type) of other textile materials, not wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic staple fibers specified elsewhere. This classification covers knitted or crocheted fabrics with uncut loops.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | +35.0% | 42% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 12 or more stitches per cm vertically and qualifying as velour
Velour pile fabrics with high stitch density fall under specific statistical suffixes for detailed reporting.
If coated or laminated with plastics for water resistance
Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics shift to Chapter 59, treated textile fabric headings.
If imported as finished towels rather than bulk fabric
Completed terry fabric articles like bath towels are classified as household textiles in Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' and avoid reclassification to synthetic staple fiber headings
• Include knitting machine gauges and pile height specs in documentation to prove terry construction
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide commercial invoices showing fabric weight per square meter
Related Products under HTS 6001.99.90.00
Acrylic Terry Knit Fabric
Soft terry fabric knitted from acrylic yarns, ideal for sweatshirt linings and blankets with absorbent loops. HTS 6001.99.90.00 applies to this 'other' textile material pile fabric, distinct from cotton terry. Includes stitch-bonded variants per chapter notes.
Mixed Fiber Terry Fabric
Knitted terry fabric blending nylon and acrylic (neither dominant), for sportswear towels. Classified HTS 6001.99.90.00 as other textile materials not fitting single-fiber headings. Loops provide absorbency per pile definition.
Metallic Thread Pile Knit
Knitted pile fabric incorporating metal thread for apparel decoration, per chapter notes. HTS 6001.99.90.00 includes such furnishing/apparel fabrics of other materials. Used in evening wear and upholstery.
Olefin Loop Pile Fabric
Uncut loop pile knitted from olefin (polypropylene) for carpet underlays. HTS 6001.99.90.00 as other textile pile, suitable for furnishing uses.
Viscose Terry Bath Fabric
Rayon viscose terry knit for luxury bath linings, absorbent pile loops.
Acetate Long Pile Upholstery
Knitted acetate filament long pile for decorative furnishings.