HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6302.91 – Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics
HS code 6302.91 is the 6-digit subheading for toilet and kitchen linen, of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. It is used for cotton dishcloths, cotton tea towels (flat weave), cotton kitchen napkins, cotton placemats and cotton oven mitts.
What HS 6302.91 covers
This HS code covers a broad category of cotton-based toilet and kitchen linen that does not feature the looped pile characteristic of terry fabric. This includes items like flat-woven dishcloths, plain cotton hand towels, and various kitchen textiles. The international trade in these goods is substantial, driven by both household consumption and commercial use in hospitality and food service industries. Key importers are often countries with large consumer markets and developed retail infrastructures, such as the United States, European Union members, and Canada. Exporting nations typically possess strong cotton textile manufacturing bases, including China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, which benefit from competitive production costs and established supply chains. Understanding the different weaves (e.g., plain, twill, dobby) and finishes (e.g., mercerized, printed) is crucial for traders. The market is influenced by design trends, sustainability concerns, and the demand for durable, easy-care products.
- Covers
- Cotton dishcloths
- Cotton tea towels (flat weave)
- Cotton kitchen napkins
- Cotton placemats
- Cotton oven mitts
- Cotton pot holders
- Cotton bar mops
- Examples
- Williams Sonoma kitchen towels
- Sur La Table dishcloths
- Crate & Barrel placemats
- IKEA cotton kitchen textiles
- DII Design Imports kitchen linen
Codes often confused with 6302.91
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 630260 (terry cotton linen) if the fabric type is not correctly identified, or with 630293 (man-made fibre linen) if the material composition is not verified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 630291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 630291 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 India $139M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $93M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $49M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $557M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $144M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $73M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $66M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $835M 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 6302.91
Brazil does not split HS 6302.91: its NCM code is 6302.91.00.
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 6302.91
What is HS code 630291?
HS code 630291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. This HS code covers a broad category of cotton-based toilet and kitchen linen that does not feature the looped pile characteristic of terry fabric. This includes items like flat-woven dishcloths, plain cotton hand towels, and various kitchen textiles. The international trade in these goods is substantial, driven by both household consumption and commercial use in hospitality and food service industries. Key importers are often countries with large consumer markets and developed retail infrastructures, such as the United States, European Union members, and Canada. Exporting nations typically possess strong cotton textile manufacturing bases, including China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, which benefit from competitive production costs and established supply chains. Understanding the different weaves (e.g., plain, twill, dobby) and finishes (e.g., mercerized, printed) is crucial for traders. The market is influenced by design trends, sustainability concerns, and the demand for durable, easy-care products.
What products fall under HS code 630291?
Cotton dishcloths, Cotton tea towels (flat weave), Cotton kitchen napkins, Cotton placemats, Cotton oven mitts, Cotton pot holders, Cotton bar mops
What are common misclassifications for HS code 630291?
This code is often confused with 630260 (terry cotton linen) if the fabric type is not correctly identified, or with 630293 (man-made fibre linen) if the material composition is not verified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 630291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 630291 in UN Comtrade data were India ($139M, 25% of world exports), China ($93M) and Germany ($49M). World exports came to about $557M, 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 630291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 630291 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($144M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($73M) and Germany ($66M). World imports came to about $835M, 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 630291 structured?
HS code 630291 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 630291?
In Brazil, HS code 630291 is NCM 6302.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.