Cotton tablecloths and table linen from India
India exported $68.6 million of cotton tablecloths and table linen (HS 6302.51) in FY2025-26, up 22% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14.8% to 16.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 18.6% to 26.3% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14.8%China 18.6%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $69MUp 22.5% on last year
- HS code
- 6302.51Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Factories listed
- 1See below
Factories that list table linen
- Atlas Export Enterprises, Weaving Division Karur, Tamil Nadu
Kitchen towels, aprons, oven gloves, tablecloths. 2500 workers reported. Reported by HEMA B.V., MANGO, KIABI and others.
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 3.8 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6302.51.10.00 | Tablecloths and napkins: Damask (369) | 6.1% | 16.1% | 18.6% |
| 6302.51.20.00 | Other: Plain woven (369) | 4.8% | 14.8% | 24.8% |
| 6302.51.30.00 | Other: Other (369) | 5.8% | 15.8% | 25.8% |
| 6302.51.40.00 | Of cotton: Other (369) | 6.3% | 16.3% | 26.3% |
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.
India's exports of cotton tablecloths and table linen
India's exports to all countries under HS 6302.51, April to March, from DGCI&S.
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 6302.51 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 tablecloths and table linen from India?
14.8% to 16.3% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 6302.51, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 18.6% to 26.3%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cotton tablecloths and table linen?
6302.51, 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 tablecloths and table linen?
Yes. India exported $68.6 million under HS 6302.51 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.