HS Code for Bath towels

Bath towels are classified under HS code 6302.60 because they are defined as toilet linen made specifically from cotton terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. As "made up" textile articles, bath towels fall into Chapter 63. Heading 6302 covers bed, table, toilet, and kitchen linen. Because bath towels are designed for personal hygiene and drying the body, they are categorized as toilet linen. The sub-heading 6302.60 is reserved for articles made of cotton terry towelling, which is a fabric characterized by its looped pile. This looped construction is essential for the high absorbency required of a bath towel. If a towel is made of cotton but lacks the terry loop (such as a flat-weave waffle towel), it would be excluded from this specific code and moved to a different sub-heading within 6302.

Products Included

• Cotton terry bath towels
• Terry hand towels made of cotton
• Cotton terry face cloths and washcloths
• Terry bath mats (if constructed as textile linen)
• Hooded cotton terry towels for infants

Common Misclassification

Bath towels are frequently confused with HS code 6302.91, which covers other toilet linen of cotton that is not made of terry fabric, such as flat-weave or huckaback towels. Another common error is using 6304.92, which covers other furnishing articles; however, 6302 is more specific for linen used for toilet purposes. Additionally, towels made of synthetic microfibers are classified under 6302.93 rather than 6302.60, as the latter is strictly for cotton materials.

FAQ

What is the HS code for bath towels?

The standard HS code for cotton terry bath towels is 6302.60.

Does this code include microfiber towels?

No, microfiber towels are typically made of synthetic fibers and are classified under HS code 6302.93.