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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
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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

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
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.
Logistics Challenges Affect US-Qatar Textile Trade
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.
Date: 2023-10-10