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SPECIAL WOVEN FABRICS; TUFTED TEXTILE FABRICS; LACE; TAPESTRIES; TRIMMINGS; EMBROIDERY›Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading 5703

Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton

Standard EU duty
8%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
8 docs
L079Y084N954U045U078U079+2
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty8%-R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 6.4%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD605The benefit of this tariff quota is subject to the presentation of the outward processing authorisation, for the purpose of implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000, Annex II, footnote (1). This concerns goods resulting from processing work as provided for in the arrangements with Switzerland on processing traffic in textiles.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Tariff classification and scope

CN code 580210 covers terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics of cotton, other than fabrics of heading 5806. Terry fabrics are characterised by a looped pile surface providing excellent water absorbency. They are the primary material for producing towels, bathrobes, kitchen cloths and bath sheets. Classification requires the fabric to be cotton with a typical terry structure featuring loops on one or both sides. Terry fabrics of other materials are classified under separate subheadings. Unbleached terry fabrics are in their natural state without chemical bleaching treatment.

Textile regulations and safety

Terry fabrics under CN code 580210 are subject to Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 for fibre composition labelling. As products intended for direct skin contact, they are subject to stringent REACH chemical substance requirements. Restrictions cover azo dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metals and pesticides in cotton. Terry fabrics for children's towels must meet additional safety requirements. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I certification confirms safety for infants. Organic cotton certified under GOTS is increasingly sought by European consumers.

Trade and import

Importing terry fabrics requires a commercial invoice, fibre composition certificate, origin documents and safety standard compliance declarations. Major suppliers include Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey and Egypt. Egyptian long-staple cotton is valued for highest quality towels. Transport in bales on pallets in dry containers. Rules of origin require double transformation. Pakistan and Bangladesh benefit from GSP or EBA systems enabling reduced duty imports. Quality control covers weight per square metre, absorbency, colour fastness and wash durability.

Special unbleached terry towelling fabrics CN 5802 10 in trade

CN code 580210 covers unbleached terry towelling classified in Chapter 58 of the Combined Nomenclature. These special fabrics are manufactured using advanced weaving technology, distinguishing them from standard fabrics in Chapters 50-55. When importing into the EU, correctly identifying the production technique (pile, chenille, lace) is key as it determines tariff classification and the duty rate. Importers must also ensure dye and finish REACH compliance.

Frequently asked questions

What does unbleached terry fabric mean?
Unbleached terry fabric is material in its natural state without chemical bleaching. It retains the natural cotton colour from cream to beige. It is intended for further processing including bleaching and dyeing. Unbleached fabrics are imported as raw material for the towel industry.
What absorbency standards apply to terry fabrics?
Terry fabric absorbency is tested according to ISO 17617 or AATCC TM 79. Minimum bath towel absorbency is typically 350-400 percent of dry weight. Absorbency depends on loop density, yarn thickness and cotton grade.
Does cotton terry from Pakistan benefit from tariff preferences?
Yes. Pakistan is covered by the EU GSP Plus system enabling zero-duty import for most textile products. The condition is compliance with rules of origin and Pakistan's ratification of international conventions required by the GSP Plus system.
How to correctly classify unbleached terry towelling CN 5802 10?
Classification under CN 5802 10 requires identifying the production technique and fibre type. The special weaving technique must be distinguished from standard weaving. Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling can be requested if in doubt.

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