Product classification
HS code for Cotton kitchen towels: 6302.91
Toilet and kitchen linen, of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics.
Classification of cotton kitchen towels under HS 6302.91
Cotton kitchen towels are classified under HS code 6302.91. Chapter 63 covers other made-up textile articles, sets, and worn clothing. Heading 6302 is reserved for bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen. The classification into 6302.91 is specific to kitchen linen made of cotton, excluding those made of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics. Kitchen linen generally includes articles used in the kitchen for drying dishes or hands, or for cleaning surfaces. The distinction between \"toilet linen\" (like bath towels) and \"kitchen linen\" is often based on the intended use and the fabric type. For 6302.91, the fabric is typically a plain or twill weave cotton, often referred to as tea towels or dish towels. If the towel features a looped pile (terry), it must be classified under 6302.60, regardless of its use in the kitchen. This classification adheres to the legal notes of Section XI of the Harmonized System, which covers textiles and textile articles. The product must be a finished, made-up article, meaning it is hemmed or otherwise finished for use as a towel.
- Covers
- Cotton tea towels
- Cotton dishcloths (non-terry)
- Cotton glass cloths for drying glassware
- Cotton flour sack towels
- Woven cotton bar towels (non-terry)
- 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 is using HS code 6302.60, which is specifically for toilet and kitchen linen made of cotton terry towelling. If the towel has loops (terry), it belongs in 6302.60 even if used in a kitchen. Another error is using 6304.92, which covers other furnishing articles of cotton; however, 6302 is more specific for linen. Additionally, paper kitchen towels are often confused with textile ones but belong under 4818.20. Finally, if the towel is made of synthetic fibers, it should be classified under 6302.93.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton kitchen towels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton kitchen towels) 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 kitchen towels.
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 kitchen towels
Brazil classifies cotton kitchen towels 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 kitchen towels
What is the HS code for Cotton kitchen towels?
The HS code for Cotton kitchen towels is 630291 (Toilet and kitchen linen; of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics). The HS code for cotton kitchen towels (non-terry) is 6302.91.
How do I classify Cotton kitchen towels for customs?
Cotton kitchen towels 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.
Can terry cloth kitchen towels use this code?
No, kitchen towels made of terry towelling must be classified under HS code 6302.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of cotton kitchen towels (HS 630291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton kitchen towels) 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 kitchen towels (HS 630291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630291 (the code used for cotton kitchen towels) 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 kitchen towels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630291 for Cotton kitchen 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 cotton kitchen towels in Brazil?
In Brazil, cotton kitchen towels (HS 630291) is classified under NCM 6302.91.00.