HS code for kitchen towels
The U.S. HS code for kitchen towels is usually 6302.91.00.45 (cotton), with a 9.2% general duty and an estimated total of 21.7% from China and 21.7% 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 46.7% 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 | 6302.91.00.45 | 9.2% | 21.7% |
- 6302.91.00.45: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen / Of cotton / Towels / Dish (369)
What decides the code
Cotton kitchen towels are classified as kitchen linen under heading 6302, specifically in subheading 6302.91.00.45 for cotton dish towels.
- The fiber content decides the subheading. Cotton towels fall under 6302.91.00.45, and a towel of another fiber would take a different subheading within heading 6302.
- The use as kitchen linen places the towel in heading 6302. A towel used for another purpose, such as a bath towel, is still in heading 6302 but in a different subheading.
- The construction as a towel, not a piece of fabric, matters. Hemmed or finished towels are classified in heading 6302, while towel fabric by the yard is not.
Common mistakes
- Classifying cotton kitchen towels under 6302.60 is wrong because that subheading covers toilet linen of terry toweling, not kitchen towels.
- Putting cotton kitchen towels in heading 6307 as other made up articles is wrong because heading 6302 specifically covers kitchen linen.
- Classifying cotton kitchen towels under 6302.21 is wrong because that subheading covers printed bed linen, not kitchen towels.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 21.7% = 9.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 46.7%.
- Vietnam
- 21.7% = 9.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6302.91.00.45, 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 91 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 kitchen towels?
The U.S. HTS code for kitchen towels is usually 6302.91.00.45 (cotton). The first six digits, 6302.91, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on kitchen towels from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6302.91.00.45 is 9.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 21.7% 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 21.7%. 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.