Product classification
HS code for Kitchen towels: 6302.60
Kitchen and toilet linen, of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Classification of kitchen towels under HS 6302.60
Kitchen towels made of cotton terry fabrics are classified under HS code 6302.60. This code falls under Chapter 63, which covers other made-up textile articles, sets, and worn clothing. The classification is determined by both the function of the item (kitchen linen) and the material composition (cotton terry towelling). Terry fabrics are characterized by uncut loops of yarn on the surface, which provide high absorbency, making them ideal for drying dishes or hands in a kitchen environment. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between different types of linen is often based on the textile material and the specific weave. For a product to be classified here, it must be a finished "made-up" article, meaning it is hemmed, fringed, or otherwise finished for immediate use as a towel, rather than being sold as bulk fabric on a roll. This code specifically groups kitchen linen with toilet linen (like bath towels) when they are made of cotton terry material.
- Covers
- Terry cotton dish towels
- Absorbent kitchen hand towels
- Terry cloth glass cloths
- Cotton terry bar towels
- Sets of kitchen towels made of terry fabric
- 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. The most common misclassification is using 6302.91, which covers other kitchen linen of cotton that is not terry-woven (such as flat-weave tea towels). Another error is using 4818.20 for paper kitchen towels, which belong in the paper chapter. Additionally, if the towels are made of synthetic fibers rather than cotton, they should be classified under 6302.93. It is vital to verify the weave and the fiber content before selecting the code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630260 (the code used for kitchen towels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630260 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen 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 kitchen towels
Brazil classifies kitchen 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 kitchen towels
What is the HS code for Kitchen towels?
The HS code for Kitchen towels is 630260 (Kitchen and toilet linen; of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton). Kitchen towels made of cotton terry towelling are classified under HS code 6302.60.
How do I classify Kitchen towels for customs?
Kitchen 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.
What code is used for non-terry cotton tea towels?
Tea towels or dish towels made of plain-woven cotton (not terry) are classified under HS code 6302.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of kitchen towels (HS 630260)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630260 (the code used for kitchen 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 kitchen towels (HS 630260)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630260 (the code used for kitchen 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 Kitchen towels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630260 for 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 kitchen towels in Brazil?
In Brazil, kitchen towels (HS 630260) is classified under NCM 6302.60.00.