Cotton Terry Bath Towel
A large rectangular towel made from pile construction cotton terry cloth, designed for drying the body after bathing. It falls under HTS 6302.91.0015 as it is other bed, table, toilet, or kitchen linen of cotton with pile or tufted construction, specifically classified as a towel. The looped pile provides absorbency typical for bath towels.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not of pile or tufted construction
Plain woven cotton towels without pile fall under the 'other' subheading for non-pile cotton towels.
If made of man-made fibers
Material composition shifts classification from cotton-specific to man-made fiber towel heading.
If showing signs of appreciable wear and entered in bulk
Worn cotton towels meeting Chapter 63 note requirements for used textiles classify as worn articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% with lab tests for accurate classification and labeling under US customs rules
• Include care labels specifying washing instructions to meet FTC requirements and avoid delays at entry
• Watch for misclassification as knit towels under Chapter 61; ensure documentation proves woven pile construction
Related Products under HTS 6302.91.00.15
Cotton Tufted Hand Towel
A smaller tufted cotton towel intended for hand drying in bathrooms or kitchens, featuring raised pile loops for enhanced absorbency. Classified under HTS 6302.91.0015 as other cotton towels of pile or tufted construction within toilet and kitchen linen. Tufting differentiates it from flat-woven varieties.
Egyptian Cotton Pile Beach Towel
An oversized cotton beach towel with pile construction from premium Egyptian cotton, used for lounging or drying at the beach. It qualifies for HTS 6302.91.0015 as other pile cotton towels in the category of toilet linen. The absorbent pile surface is key to its towel classification.
Organic Cotton Tufted Kitchen Towel
A tufted towel made from certified organic cotton for kitchen use, such as drying hands or dishes. Falls under HTS 6302.91.0015 for other pile construction cotton kitchen linen towels. Organic certification does not affect tariff classification.
Cotton Pile Gym Towel
A quick-dry pile cotton towel sized for gym use, wiping sweat during workouts. Classified in HTS 6302.91.0015 as other cotton towels of pile construction under toilet linen. Its functional absorbency aligns with towel definitions.
Baby Cotton Tufted Hooded Towel
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Hotel Cotton Pile Bath Mat Towel
Thick pile cotton towel functioning as a bath mat for hotel use, highly absorbent. Fits HTS 6302.91.0015 for other pile cotton toilet linen towels, as size and use align with towel definitions. Institutional quality distinguishes it.