HTS 6302.60.00
29.1%on customs value
Towels, Cotton, China
- General rate6302.60.00
- 9.1%
- Section 301 China tariff (List 4A)9903.88.15
- +7.5%
- Section 301 forced-labor tariff9903.05.31
- +12.5%
- Total duty
- 29.1%
Towels: US import duty from China 29.1%, from Bangladesh 19.1%
Cotton towels imported from China usually fall under HTS 6302.60.00, with a total US duty of 29.1% today.
| Main fiber | HTS code | General rate | Total from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 6302.60.00 | 9.1% | 29.1% |
| Synthetic | 6302.93.20 | 9.9% | 22.4% |
| Artificial | 6302.93.20 | 9.9% | 22.4% |
Work out Towels in the calculator
Cotton towels here are terry towels. Man-made fiber towels of pile or tufted construction are 6302.93.10, general rate 6.2%.
Not on an active Section 301 China list (only on the suspended List 4B), so goods from China pay no Section 301 China tariff: 6302.93.20.
This is an estimate, not a customs ruling. The right code depends on fiber content, knit or woven construction, gender and use; 23%+ wool, water-resistant fabrics, hand-loomed goods and other special cases can use other codes. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you import.
How fiber and origin change the duty
Total duty rate for the same product by fiber and country of origin (MPF and HMF not included).
| Cotton | Synthetic | Artificial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 29.1% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Vietnam | 21.6% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Bangladesh | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| India | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Cambodia | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Pakistan | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Indonesia | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Sri Lanka | 19.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| Thailand | 21.6% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Türkiye | 21.6% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Philippines | 21.6% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
Tariff path
- Cotton: 6302.60.00, Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen > Toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry toweling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton
- Synthetic: 6302.93.20, Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen > Other > Of man-made fibers > Other (666)
- Artificial: 6302.93.20, Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen > Other > Of man-made fibers > Other (666)
Questions
What is the HTS code for towels?
Cotton 6302.60.00, synthetic 6302.93.20, artificial 6302.93.20.
Which country has the lowest US duty on towels?
Of the 11 origins compared here, Cotton towels from Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka pay the lowest total, 19.1%; from China the total is 29.1%. The gap comes from the Section 301 China tariff and the forced-labor tariff tier of each country (+10% or +12.5%).
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