HS code for bath towels in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 6302.60
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 12
- General duty (MFN)
- 9.1%
Summary
Bath towels imported into the United States 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 United States has 12 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6302.60 is 9.1%.
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 United States
The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 12 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6302.60 is 9.1%. 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“Towels › Dish (369)”9.1%
- 6302.60.00.20“Towels › Other (363)”9.1%
- 6302.60.00.30“Other (369)”9.1%
Under 6302.91
- 6302.91.00.05“Of cotton › Of pile or tufted construction › Towels › Dish (369)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.15“Of cotton › Of pile or tufted construction › Towels › Other (363)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.25“Of cotton › Of pile or tufted construction › Other (369)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.35“Of cotton › Other › Towels › Jacquard figured (363)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.45“Of cotton › Other › Towels › Other › Dish (369)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.50“Of cotton › Other › Towels › Other › Other (369)”9.2%
- 6302.91.00.60“Of cotton › Other › Other (369)”9.2%
Under 6302.93
- 6302.93.10.00“Of man-made fibers › Pile or tufted construction (666)”6.2%
- 6302.93.20.00“Of man-made fibers › Other (666)”9.9%
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
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 United States 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 United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6302.60 is 9.1%. 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.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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.
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