# 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”. Bath towels can also fall under 6302.91 or 6302.93, depending on the fabric.

Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bath-towels
Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Key facts

- Most likely code: [6302.60](https://border.bot/hs-codes/630260)
- Chapter: [63: Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags](https://border.bot/hs-codes/63)
- 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/630260) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/630291) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/630293) (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 sheets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bed-sheets): 6302.31, 6302.21
- [Candles](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/candles): 3406.00
- [Duvets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/duvets): 9404.40
- [Kitchen knives](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/kitchen-knives): 8211.92
- [Mugs](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/mugs): 6911.10, 6912.00
- [Pillows](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/pillows): 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.

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/bath-towels): 3 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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bath-towels.json