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Cotton Pile Beach Towel

An oversized cotton towel with thick pile construction for beach lounging and drying. It qualifies for HTS 6307.90.89.40 as a tufted/pile cotton towel, a made-up article outside specific linen headings. Often printed with patterns for aesthetic appeal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+12.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6301.40.00Higher: 21% vs 19.5%

If classified as a blanket or traveling rug" reason: "Larger pile items resembling blankets fall under 6301, based on primary use and size.

6307.90.85Higher: 25.8% vs 19.5%

If of pile/tufted construction but not cotton

Non-cotton pile towels go to 6307.90.85, differentiating by fiber material.

5702.50.40Higher: 43.8% vs 19.5%

If tufted in a manner resembling carpets

Tufted cotton articles over certain sizes may classify as 'other carpets' in Chapter 57.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare exact dimensions and GSM (grams per square meter) to confirm towel vs. blanket classification

• Use proper packing lists separating towels from any bundled accessories to avoid set reclassification

• Comply with FTC labeling rules for cotton content to prevent customs holds