Cotton Terry Bath Towel from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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