Cotton terry towels from India
India exported $1.11 billion of cotton terry towels (HS 6302.60) in FY2025-26, down 6.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 19.1% US import duty, against 29.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 19.1%China 29.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.11BDown 6.7% on last year
- HS code
- 6302.60Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Factories listed
- 2Solapur, Karur
Factories that list towels
- Trident Ltd. (Home Textiles Division) Barnala, Punjab
Terry towels, beach towels. 2208 workers reported. Reported by Fairtrade, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), Debenhams and others.
- Golden Terry Towel Pvt. Ltd. Panipat, Haryana
Terry towels.
Named because their public records mention these goods. We haven't checked that each makes this exact product. See all home-textile factories or how we check.
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.1% | 19.1% | 29.1% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
US imports of cotton terry towels from India averaged $30.55 per kg in 2025, against $47.35 from China, with each origin's duty added. From UN Comtrade. Averages mix grades, so read this as a direction, not a quote.
India's exports of cotton terry towels
India's exports to all countries under HS 6302.60, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United States: 60%
- United Kingdom: 5%
- Australia: 3%
- France: 3%
- Japan: 2%
Where cotton terry towels are made
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Textile labeling. Household textiles need a label giving fiber content by percentage, the country of origin, and the manufacturer or dealer's name or RN number. 16 CFR Part 303
- European Union
- Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names, in the language of the country where they're sold. Regulation (EU) 1007/2011
- United Kingdom
- Textile labelling. Textile products need a label giving fibre composition by percentage, using the standard fibre names. SI 2012/1102
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6302.60 is 12%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on cotton terry towels from India?
19.1% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 29.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
6302.60, under heading 6302 (Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cotton terry towels?
Yes. India exported $1.11 billion under HS 6302.60 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.