U.S. imports of Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted (HS 600121) totaled $3.2M in September 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted paid $646K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 20.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted imports of $3.2M in September 2026 ran 103% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCotton looped pile knit fabrics — the base material for terry cloth toweling, bathrobes, and similar absorbent goods — enter the US under a single 10-digit line (6001210000). Vietnam leads US supply under this heading, followed by India and Mexico, reflecting the shift of cotton terry fabric production toward Southeast Asia and South Asia over the past decade. Fiber content verification is important at entry, as blended fabrics with man-made fiber content above threshold levels may reclassify to the man-made fiber heading (6001.22).
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Classification follows the essential character rule based on chief weight. If man-made fibers exceed cotton by weight, the fabric would generally classify under 6001.22 (man-made fiber looped pile) rather than 6001.21. Importers should obtain fiber composition test reports from mills and confirm the chief-weight determination before filing entry, particularly for blended terry constructions.
Fabric originating in Mexico may qualify for USMCA preferential tariff treatment, provided it meets the applicable textile-specific rules of origin — typically a yarn-forward requirement meaning the yarn must be formed in a USMCA country. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the Mexican supplier and verify that the fabric's production chain satisfies the tariff shift rule.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 6001
Subheading 600121 · $3.2M of $5.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6001210000 | Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted | $1.0M | 19.80% | 100.00% | $198K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6001210000 | Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted | $90K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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India and Vietnam together supply 99% of it. China pays 47.3% duty; Italy 9.8%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 20.35% of imports for consumption.
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$3.2MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $16.2M of Looped Pile Fabrics of Cotton, Knitted or Crocheted.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.