U.S. imports of Terry Toweling and Similar Woven Terry Fabrics of Cotton (HS 580210) totaled $244K in September 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Terry Toweling and Similar Woven Terry Fabrics of Cotton paid $45K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Terry Toweling and Similar Woven Terry Fabrics of Cotton imports of $244K in September 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $157K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCotton terry toweling is a foundational textile for bath, hospitality, and healthcare end uses, distinguished by its looped pile surface formed during weaving. The US schedule separates unbleached fabric (5802101000) from other finished states (5802109000), with bleaching and finishing status a key commercial and classification variable. Portugal and Turkey are the leading suppliers to the US market, with both countries home to large integrated terry weaving industries. Importers should note that fabric width, pile height, and weight per square meter are standard specification points in purchase contracts.
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The US tariff schedule places unbleached cotton terry toweling in a separate 10-digit line (5802101000) from other cotton terry fabrics (5802109000), which include bleached, dyed, and printed states. Importers must confirm the finishing state of the fabric at time of entry to select the correct line, as misclassification between these lines affects the applicable duty rate.
No. Heading 5802 covers terry toweling as a fabric (sold by the meter or in bolt form), not finished towels. Finished terry towels are classified as made-up textile articles under Chapter 63. The distinction turns on whether the goods are in fabric form or have been cut, hemmed, and finished as consumer products.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5802
Subheading 580210 · $244K of $462K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5802109000 | Terry Towel & Similar Wov Fab Nt Nar of Cot, Oth | $172K | 24.02% | 100.00% | $41K |
| 5802101000 | Terry Towel & SIM Wov Fab Nt Narrow of Cot Unblch | $37K | 47.30% | 100.00% | $17K |
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Terry Toweling and Similar Woven Terry Fabrics of Cotton.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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India and Portugal together supply 79% of it. China pays 47.1% duty; Portugal 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.35% of imports for consumption.