Product classification
HS code for Linen kitchen towels: 6302.99
Toilet and kitchen linen, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres).
Classification of linen kitchen towels under HS 6302.99
Linen kitchen towels are classified under HS code 6302.99. Heading 6302 covers "Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen." The classification is divided by the type of linen and the material used. Subheading 6302.99 is the specific category for toilet and kitchen linen made of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers. Linen, produced from the flax plant, is the primary material for this code. Kitchen linen includes articles used in the kitchen for drying dishes, cleaning surfaces, or handling hot items (though not including specialized heat-resistant gloves). The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1. To be classified here, the towels must be "made up," meaning they are finished with hems or fringes and ready for use in a domestic or commercial kitchen environment.
- Covers
- Linen tea towels
- Linen dish towels
- Linen glass cloths
- Linen kitchen hand towels
- Flax-based drying cloths
- Also under 6302.99
- Libeco Home linen towels
- Coyuchi organic linen kitchen towels
- The Citizenry linen dishcloths
- Bambaw bamboo kitchen rolls
- LinenMe kitchen textiles
Codes often confused with 6302.99
Common mistake. Linen kitchen towels are often misclassified under HS code 6302.91, which is reserved for cotton kitchen linen. Because cotton and linen can look similar, fiber testing is often required. Another common error is using HS code 6302.59, which covers "Table linen" of other textile materials. While kitchen towels and napkins are both used in dining/kitchen areas, table linen (like tablecloths and napkins) is distinct from kitchen linen (used for cleaning/drying) in the HS structure. Finally, terry towelling of linen would still fall here, but cotton terry towels have a specific code at 6302.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630299 (the code used for linen kitchen towels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630299 (the code used for linen kitchen towels) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 73% 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 630299, not only linen kitchen towels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$416M 59% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Pakistan $135M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $45M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $702M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $417M 73% of world imports
- 2 United States $22M 3.7% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $8.2M 1.4% of world imports
World total: $575M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for linen kitchen towels
Brazil splits HS 6302.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6302.99.10Flax toilet and kitchen linen
- 6302.99.90Toilet and kitchen linen of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about linen kitchen towels
What is the HS code for Linen kitchen towels?
The HS code for Linen kitchen towels is 630299 (Toilet and kitchen linen; of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres)).
How do I classify Linen kitchen towels for customs?
Linen kitchen towels is classified under HS code 630299 — Toilet and kitchen linen; of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for 100% linen tea towels?
The HS code for 100% linen tea towels is 6302.99, categorized under kitchen linen of other textile materials.
Are linen napkins classified under the same code?
No, linen napkins are considered table linen and are classified under HS code 6302.59, whereas kitchen towels are under 6302.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of linen kitchen towels (HS 630299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630299 (the code used for linen kitchen towels) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $416M, 59% of world exports), Pakistan ($135M) and China ($45M). World exports came to about $702M, 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 linen kitchen towels (HS 630299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630299 (the code used for linen kitchen towels) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($417M, 73% of world imports), the United States ($22M) and the Philippines ($8.2M). World imports came to about $575M, 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 Linen kitchen towels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630299 for Linen 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 linen kitchen towels in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630299 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for linen kitchen towels depends on the product's details: 6302.99.10 (Flax toilet and kitchen linen), 6302.99.90 (Toilet and kitchen linen of other textiles).