Product classification
HS code for Cotton dishcloths: 6302.91
Toilet and kitchen linen, of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics.
Classification of cotton dishcloths under HS 6302.91
Cotton dishcloths are classified under HS code 630291. This code falls under Chapter 63, which covers "Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags." Specifically, heading 6302 refers to bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen. The classification 630291 is designated for kitchen linen made of cotton, excluding those made of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. Dishcloths are considered "made-up" articles because they are finished products, usually hemmed or otherwise edged, and ready for use in a household environment. The classification depends on the intended use—cleaning and drying dishes or kitchen surfaces—and the material composition. By excluding terry fabrics from this specific subheading, the HS system ensures that flat-woven or waffle-weave cotton cloths are tracked separately from looped pile towels, which have different absorbent properties and market values.
- Covers
- Woven cotton dishcloths
- Cotton tea towels (non-terry)
- Cotton glass cloths for drying stemware
- Waffle-weave cotton kitchen cloths
- Cotton flour sack towels
- Also under 6302.91
- 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. The most frequent misclassification for cotton dishcloths is 630260, which is the code for toilet and kitchen linen made of cotton terry towelling. If the dishcloth has a looped pile, it must go under 630260. Another common error is 630710, which covers floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters, and similar cleaning cloths. The distinction between 630291 and 630710 often depends on the quality and finish; 630291 is for hemmed kitchen linen, while 630710 is for more utilitarian, often unhemmed, cleaning rags or specialized industrial cloths.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton dishcloths), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton dishcloths) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630291, not only cotton dishcloths.
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 cotton dishcloths
Brazil classifies cotton dishcloths under NCM 6302.91.00: HS 6302.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cotton dishcloths
What is the HS code for Cotton dishcloths?
The HS code for Cotton dishcloths is 630291 (Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics). The HS code for cotton dishcloths (non-terry) is 630291, which covers cotton kitchen linen.
How do I classify Cotton dishcloths for customs?
Cotton dishcloths is classified under HS code 630291 — Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are microfiber dishcloths classified here?
No, microfiber dishcloths are made of synthetic fibers and would typically be classified under 630293 (if kitchen linen) or 630710 (if cleaning cloths).
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton dishcloths (HS 630291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton dishcloths) 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 cotton dishcloths (HS 630291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton dishcloths) 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.
Is the HS code for Cotton dishcloths the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630291 for Cotton dishcloths 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 cotton dishcloths in Brazil?
In Brazil, cotton dishcloths (HS 630291) is classified under NCM 6302.91.00.