HS code for tablecloth
The U.S. HS code for a tablecloth is usually 6302.53.00.20 (polyester), with a 11.3% general duty and an estimated total of 23.8% from China and 23.8% 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 48.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | 6302.53.00.20 | 11.3% | 23.8% |
| Cotton | 6302.51.30.00 | 5.8% | 18.3% |
- 6302.53.00.20: Of man-made fibers / Tablecloths and napkins / Other (666)
- 6302.51.30.00: Of cotton / Tablecloths and napkins / Other (369)
What decides the code
A tablecloth is table linen of heading 6302. The fiber content decides the line: polyester goes to 6302.53.00.20 and cotton goes to 6302.51.30.00.
- Fiber content decides the subheading. Man-made fiber tablecloths fall under 6302.53.00.20 and cotton tablecloths fall under 6302.51.30.00.
- The article must be table linen for heading 6302. A textile piece sold as a tablecloth fits this heading.
- The item must be a finished tablecloth or napkin. Unfinished fabric in the piece does not classify here.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a cotton tablecloth under 6302.53.00.20 is wrong because that line covers man-made fibers, not cotton.
- Classifying a polyester tablecloth under 6302.51.30.00 is wrong because that line covers cotton, not man-made fibers.
- Classifying a tablecloth as bed linen under heading 6302 is wrong because the subheading for tablecloths and napkins covers table linen.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 23.8% = 11.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 48.8%.
- Vietnam
- 23.8% = 11.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6302.53.00.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Polyester
- CN 6302 53 90, 12%
- 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 a tablecloth?
The U.S. HTS code for a tablecloth is usually 6302.53.00.20 (polyester). Other versions use 6302.51.30.00 for cotton. The first six digits, 6302.53, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a tablecloth from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6302.53.00.20 is 11.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 23.8% 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 23.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Related products
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.