Market Overview
Why US Buyers Choose Indian Terry Towels
India supplies over 53% of all terry towel imports to the United States, making it the dominant sourcing origin for American hospitality, retail, and wholesale buyers. The combination of long-staple cotton quality, competitive pricing, and compliance-ready documentation has made Indian exporters the preferred choice for US procurement teams.
India supplies 53% of all terry towel imports to the USA
Average FOB price range: $1.50–$3.50 per piece by GSM
Certifications accepted by US retailers: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, BCI
9% MFN import duty on cotton terry towels (HS 6302.60)
Fibre content labelling compliant with FTC Textile Act
Market Share
53%
of US terry towel imports from India
FOB Price Range
$1.50–$3.50
per piece depending on GSM
Transit Time
18–30 days
East/West Coast via JNPT Mumbai
Capabilities
Our USA Export Capabilities
Everything US buyers need — from custom specifications to private label packaging.
Full GSM Range
300 GSM gym towels to 800 GSM luxury spa pieces. Custom GSM on request with pre-production samples.
Custom Branding
Woven border logos, embroidered branding, private label packaging, and OEM production for US retail brands.
Lead Times
30–45 days standard production; 60–90 days for custom orders. Repeat orders with pre-approved samples: 20–28 days.
Flexible MOQ
500 pieces for sample commercial orders; 5,000+ pieces for full commercial supply contracts.
FTC Compliance
All products labelled per FTC Textile Fiber Products Identification Act — fibre content, care symbols, country of origin.
ISF / 10+2 Ready
We provide all data required for Importer Security Filing 24 hours before vessel loading.
Compliance
Certifications for the US Market
US retail buyers — from Amazon and Target to independent hotel chains — increasingly require third-party certified product. Anabyn holds the certifications US importers need.
GOTS Certified
Global Organic Textile Standard — required for any organic cotton claim in US retail.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
No harmful substances. Required by most US hotel procurement specifications.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system — documented production, corrective action, and audit trail.
HS Code 6302.60
Correct classification for cotton terry towels. 9% MFN duty rate applicable.
ISF / Importer Security Filing
All shipment data provided for 10+2 filing 24 hours before vessel departure.
Logistics
Shipping & Logistics to USA
Port of Departure
JNPT Nhava Sheva, Mumbai
Primary export gateway
West Coast Transit
18–25 days
Los Angeles / Long Beach
East Coast Transit
22–30 days
New York / Savannah
Incoterms
FOB · CIF · CFR
All standard terms available
Documentation included with every US shipment: Commercial Invoice (with HS 6302.60), Packing List, Bill of Lading, FIEO Certificate of Origin, Test Reports (GSM, colorfastness, shrinkage), and ISF pre-filing data. Phytosanitary certificate available on request.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for US Buyers
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