HS Code 63.02 – Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen

HS code 6302 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen. Heading 6302 is a comprehensive classification for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen, encompassing a wide array of textile articles used in households, hospitality, and institutional settings. This includes items made from various textile materials such as cotton, linen, synthetic fibers, or blends, and can be woven, non-woven, or felted. The scope is defined by the specific function of the articles: covering beds (sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers), setting tables (tablecloths, napkins), for personal hygiene in bathrooms (towels, washcloths), and for tasks in kitchens (tea towels, dishcloths). It is essential to distinguish these items from blankets (6301), which provide warmth, and other general furnishing articles (6304). This classification is paramount for trade compliance, as it impacts import duties, potential quotas, textile labeling regulations, and quality standards in various markets. As part of Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles), it covers finished textile products designed for specific domestic utilities, reflecting global consumer demand for household textiles and the robust supply chains supporting this sector.

Cotton bed sheets, linen pillowcases, polyester duvet covers, fitted sheets, flat sheets, bed skirts, textile mattress protectors, fabric bed valances, cotton tablecloths, fabric dinner napkins, textile placemats, tea towels, kitchen towels, dishcloths, bath towels, hand towels, face cloths, textile bath mats (not floor coverings), beach towels, fabric shower curtains, oven mitts (textile), pot holders (textile), textile bread basket liners, fabric aprons (household type).

A common mistake is confusing bed linen with blankets (6301); sheets and pillowcases directly cover bedding, while blankets provide warmth over them. Traders also sometimes misclassify decorative textile items for the bed or table under 6304 (other furnishing articles) when they clearly serve the primary function of bed or table linen (e.g., a decorative placemat that is clearly for table setting). Additionally, textile bath mats designed as floor coverings, especially with non-slip backings, might mistakenly be classified here instead of under Chapter 57 (e.g., 5703 or 5705) for carpets and other textile floor coverings, depending on their construction and primary function.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6302 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.2B, 39% of world exports), Pakistan ($4.4B) and India ($2.1B). World exports came to about $23.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 6302 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.6B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($1.9B) and France ($1.2B). World imports came to about $21.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 6302 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 63 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (02) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.