Product classification
HS code for Bath towels: 6302.60
Kitchen and toilet linen, of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Classification of bath towels under HS 6302.60
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6302.60
- Frette bath towels
- Christy Supreme Hygro towels
- Utopia Towels
- Wamsutta bath towels
- Crate & Barrel kitchen towels
Codes often confused with 6302.60
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630260 (the code used for bath towels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630260 (the code used for bath towels) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630260, not only bath towels.
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 bath towels
Brazil classifies bath towels under NCM 6302.60.00: HS 6302.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bath towels
What is the HS code for Bath towels?
The HS code for Bath towels is 630260 (Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton). The standard HS code for cotton terry bath towels is 6302.60.
How do I classify Bath towels for customs?
Bath towels is classified under HS code 630260 — Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include microfiber towels?
No, microfiber towels are typically made of synthetic fibers and are classified under HS code 6302.93.
Which countries are the top exporters of bath towels (HS 630260)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630260 (the code used for bath towels) 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 bath towels (HS 630260)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630260 (the code used for bath towels) 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.
Is the HS code for Bath towels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630260 for Bath towels is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bath towels in Brazil?
In Brazil, bath towels (HS 630260) is classified under NCM 6302.60.00.