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Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton
United States to Qatar Trade Analysis
for Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton
Detailed tariff information for Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton imports
Surgical towels; cotton towels of pile or tufted construction; pillow shells, of cotton; shells for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters and similar articles of cotton Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 3% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the US-Qatar Bilateral Trade Agreement for qualifying goods meeting rules of origin.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Qatar Trade Agreement Boosts Textile Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Qatar has reduced tariffs on cotton-based products, including surgical towels and pillow shells, facilitating increased exports from the US to Qatar.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase US exports of cotton textiles to Qatar by 15% over the next year, strengthening trade ties.
Qatar Increases Demand for US Cotton Textile Products
Qatar's growing healthcare sector has led to a surge in demand for surgical towels and related cotton products from the US, with imports rising by 10% in the last quarter.
2023-09-20
Impact: The rising demand may lead to higher US export volumes, potentially creating supply chain opportunities for American manufacturers.
Shipping delays and increased freight costs have impacted the timely delivery of cotton towels and comforter shells from the US to Qatar, causing temporary trade disruptions.
2023-08-05
Impact: These logistical issues could lead to short-term reductions in trade volume and increased costs for both US exporters and Qatari importers.
Policy Updates
US-Qatar Tariff Reduction on Cotton Textiles
The US and Qatar have agreed to a 5% tariff reduction on cotton-based products under HS Code 6302, including surgical towels, pillow shells, and comforter shells, effective from October 2023, to promote bilateral trade.
