Cotton Terry Bath Towel

A large rectangular cotton towel featuring pile or tufted construction, designed for drying the body after bathing. It falls under HTS 6307.90.89.40 as a made-up cotton towel of pile construction, distinct from bed or table linen in Chapter 63. The absorbent terry loops provide its characteristic texture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+10.0%17%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

6302.60.00Higher: 26.6% vs 17%

If marketed as bath linen sets including sheets or mats

Bed, bath, and kitchen linen sets of cotton fall under heading 6302, changing from other made-up articles.

6304.92.00Higher: 23.8% vs 17%

If furnished with monofilament or tube yarns

Towels with specific yarn constructions are classified under 6304, separate from general pile/tufted cotton towels.

6309.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 17%

If showing appreciable wear and entered in bulk bales

Worn cotton towels meeting Chapter 63 note (ii) for bulk entry classify as used articles in 6309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pile or tufted construction via lab testing to confirm classification under 6307.90.89.40, avoiding misclassification as flat-woven goods

Include detailed fiber content labels (e.g

100% cotton) and country of origin documentation to meet U.S

Customs requirements

Watch for quota restrictions (item 363); check current visa and license needs before shipping large volumes