Key facts
- Most likely code
- 6302.60
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
Summary
Bath towels 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.
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.
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
Duty rates by country
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
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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 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.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System 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.