Heading 5802

Terry toweling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading 5703

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Heading 5802 covers woven terry toweling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806, and tufted textile fabrics other than products of heading 5703. It is split first between terry toweling and tufted textile fabrics, then by fiber or material content. Cotton terry toweling has a further split for unbleached versus other.

Products in this heading

Rolls of unbleached cotton terry toweling fabric
Rolls of dyed or printed cotton terry toweling fabric
Terry toweling fabric of man-made fibers
Terry toweling fabric containing 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste
Tufted textile fabric of wool or fine animal hair
Tufted textile fabric of cotton or man-made fibers

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the fabric is woven terry toweling or a tufted textile fabric.
For woven terry toweling, check whether it is cotton or another textile material.
For cotton terry toweling, check whether it is unbleached or other than unbleached.
For terry toweling of other textile materials, check for 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste, man-made fibers, or other material.
For tufted textile fabrics, check for 85% or more by weight of silk or silk waste, wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibers, or other material.

Often confused with

Finished cotton terry bath towels
Made-up textile articles are not fabric in the piece.
Heading 6302
Tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings
Tufted textile floor coverings are excluded by the heading text.
Heading 5703
Narrow woven terry ribbons
Narrow fabrics of heading 5806 are excluded.
Heading 5806
Knitted terry fabric
Knitted pile fabrics, including terry, are classified in chapter 60.
Heading 6001

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for unbleached cotton terry toweling fabric?

Unbleached cotton terry toweling fabric is classified under 5802.10.10.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is 9.8%.

What is the duty on tufted textile fabric of cotton or man-made fibers?

Tufted textile fabric of cotton or man-made fibers falls under 5802.30.00.30. The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.2%.

How do I classify terry toweling fabric of man-made fibers?

Terry toweling of other textile materials that is of man-made fibers is classified under 5802.20.00.20. The general (MFN) duty rate is 14%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.