HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6302.60 – Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton
HS code 6302.60 is the 6-digit subheading for kitchen and toilet linen, of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton. It is used for cotton bath towels, cotton hand towels, cotton washcloths, cotton bath sheets and cotton kitchen towels.
What HS 6302.60 covers
This code encompasses a significant segment of the home textiles market, specifically focusing on absorbent cotton fabrics used in kitchens and bathrooms. In international trade, these goods are high-volume commodities, driven by consumer demand for comfort, hygiene, and durability. Major importers include developed economies with high disposable incomes and robust hospitality sectors, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which rely heavily on imports for their retail and commercial needs. Exporters are typically countries with strong textile manufacturing capabilities, competitive labor costs, and access to raw cotton, like India, Pakistan, China, and Turkey. Key things to know involve understanding the different qualities of terry fabric, from basic utility towels to luxury, high-thread-count options, and the impact of sustainable sourcing and fair trade practices on marketability. The trade also sees fluctuations based on global cotton prices and shifts in consumer preferences towards eco-friendly or specialized performance fabrics.
- Covers
- Cotton bath towels
- Cotton hand towels
- Cotton washcloths
- Cotton bath sheets
- Cotton kitchen towels
- Cotton tea towels
- Cotton terry bath mats
- Examples
- Frette bath towels
- Christy Supreme Hygro towels
- Utopia Towels
- Wamsutta bath towels
- Crate & Barrel kitchen towels
Codes often confused with 6302.60
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 630291 (toilet and kitchen linen of cotton, non-terry) if the fabric type is not carefully identified, or with 630260 (bed linen of terry towelling) if the end-use is not clearly kitchen/toilet.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 630260, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 630260 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.7B 27% of world exports
- 2 India $1.2B 19% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $1.1B 17% of world exports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 34% of world imports
- 2 Japan $522M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $385M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6302.60
Brazil does not split HS 6302.60: its NCM code is 6302.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 63.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6302.60
What is HS code 630260?
HS code 630260 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton. This code encompasses a significant segment of the home textiles market, specifically focusing on absorbent cotton fabrics used in kitchens and bathrooms. In international trade, these goods are high-volume commodities, driven by consumer demand for comfort, hygiene, and durability. Major importers include developed economies with high disposable incomes and robust hospitality sectors, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, which rely heavily on imports for their retail and commercial needs. Exporters are typically countries with strong textile manufacturing capabilities, competitive labor costs, and access to raw cotton, like India, Pakistan, China, and Turkey. Key things to know involve understanding the different qualities of terry fabric, from basic utility towels to luxury, high-thread-count options, and the impact of sustainable sourcing and fair trade practices on marketability. The trade also sees fluctuations based on global cotton prices and shifts in consumer preferences towards eco-friendly or specialized performance fabrics.
What products fall under HS code 630260?
Cotton bath towels, Cotton hand towels, Cotton washcloths, Cotton bath sheets, Cotton kitchen towels, Cotton tea towels, Cotton terry bath mats
What are common misclassifications for HS code 630260?
This code can be confused with 630291 (toilet and kitchen linen of cotton, non-terry) if the fabric type is not carefully identified, or with 630260 (bed linen of terry towelling) if the end-use is not clearly kitchen/toilet.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 630260?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 630260 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 27% of world exports), India ($1.2B) and Pakistan ($1.1B). World exports came to about $6.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 630260?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 630260 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 34% of world imports), Japan ($522M) and Germany ($385M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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.
How is HS code 630260 structured?
HS code 630260 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 630260?
In Brazil, HS code 630260 is NCM 6302.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.