HS code for bath towels in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 6302.60
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 6
- General duty (MFN)
- 12%
Summary
Bath towels imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6302.60 when it is of terry towelling or similar terry fabric, of cotton. It sits in heading 63.02, “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”. Bath towels can also fall under 6302.91 or 6302.93, depending on the fabric. The tariff of the European Union has 6 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.60 is 12%.
How to choose the right code
Is it cotton terry towelling, another cotton fabric, or man-made fibres such as microfibre? Use 6302.60 when it is of terry towelling or similar terry fabric, of cotton. Use 6302.91 when it is of cotton but not of terry fabric. Use 6302.93 when man-made fibres, such as microfibre, are the main material by weight.
Codes for bath towels
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to bath towels.
- 6302.60
Most likely
Legal text: “Toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is of terry towelling or similar terry fabric, of cotton.
- 6302.91
Possible
Legal text: “Other: Of cotton”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is of cotton but not of terry fabric.
- 6302.93
Possible
Legal text: “Other: Of man-made fibres”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when man-made fibres, such as microfibre, are the main material by weight.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 6 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.60 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 6302.60
- 6302 60 00 10“Knitted or crocheted”12%
- 6302 60 00 90“Other”12%
Under 6302.91
- 6302 91 00 10“Of cotton › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6302 91 00 90“Other”12%
Under 6302.93
- 6302 93 10 00“Of man-made fibres › Nonwovens”6.9%
- 6302 93 90 00“Other”12%
Similar products
Products in the same category as bath towels, or classified under the same headings.
- Bed sheetsHS 6302.31, 6302.21
- CandlesHS 3406.00
- DuvetsHS 9404.40
- Kitchen knivesHS 8211.92
- MugsHS 6911.10, 6912.00
- PillowsHS 9404.90
Other countries
National tariff lines for bath towels are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Bath towels in United States3 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as bath towels can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for bath towels?
Bath towels imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6302.60 when it is of terry towelling or similar terry fabric, of cotton. It sits in heading 63.02, “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”.
Does the fabric change the HS code for bath towels?
Yes. Use 6302.60 when it is of terry towelling or similar terry fabric, of cotton. Use 6302.91 when it is of cotton but not of terry fabric. Use 6302.93 when man-made fibres, such as microfibre, are the main material by weight.
What is the duty on bath towels imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.60 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for bath towels by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.