HS code for cloth napkins
The U.S. HS code for cloth napkins is usually 6302.51.20.00 (cotton), with a 4.8% general duty and an estimated total of 17.3% from China and 17.3% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.3% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 6302.51.20.00 | 4.8% | 17.3% |
- 6302.51.20.00: Of cotton / Tablecloths and napkins / Plain woven (369)
What decides the code
Cotton cloth napkins are table linen of heading 6302, classified under 6302.51.20.00 as other table linen of cotton, plain woven.
- The fiber content decides the subheading. Cotton napkins fall under 6302.51, while napkins of other fibers take different subheadings in heading 6302.
- The use as table linen places the napkins in heading 6302. Kitchen linen and toilet linen of the same heading cover other uses.
- The weave matters within cotton table linen. Plain woven napkins take 6302.51.20.00, while other woven constructions fall in the residual lines.
Common mistakes
- Classifying cotton napkins under 6302.21 or 6302.31 is wrong. Those lines cover bed linen, not table linen.
- Putting cotton napkins in 6302.60 is wrong. That line covers toilet linen and kitchen linen of cotton, not table napkins.
- Classifying cotton napkins as made up textile articles of heading 6307 is wrong. Heading 6302 specifically covers table linen.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.3% = 4.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.3%.
- Vietnam
- 17.3% = 4.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6302.51.20.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton
- CN 6302 51 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for cloth napkins?
The U.S. HTS code for cloth napkins is usually 6302.51.20.00 (cotton). The first six digits, 6302.51, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on cloth napkins from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6302.51.20.00 is 4.8%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.3% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.3%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.