Hotel terry towels and bed linen from India (HS 6302.60) carry import duty of 9.4% in the USA, 12% in the EU and UK, 5% in Australia and the GCC, and 18% in Canada - as of June 2026. Switzerland applies 0% GSP; Japan 0% under CEPA.
Import tariff rates for hotel towels and bed linen from India. USA, EU, UK, Australia, GCC, Canada - HS codes, MFN rates, GSP programs, and FTA status.
Rates as of 2026. Always verify with your customs broker for the current rate applicable to your specific HS code sub-heading.
| Country | HS Code | MFN Rate | Preferential Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 6302.60 | 9.4% | None (GSP revoked 2019) | No current FTA with India |
| 🇪🇺 European Union (27) | 6302.60 | 12% | None (India graduated GSP 2023) | India-EU FTA under negotiation |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 6302.60 | 12% | None (FTA pending) | UK-India FTA under negotiation 2022+ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 6302.60 | 5% | Preferential under ECTA 2022 | India-Australia ECTA signed April 2022 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 6302.60 | 18% | CPTPP not applicable (India not member) | India-Canada CEPA under negotiation |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / GCC | 6302.60 | 5% | GCC CET 5% (standard) | UAE-India CEPA (2022): preferential rates |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 6302.60 | 5% | GCC CET 5% | UAE-India CEPA may apply via Dubai |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 6302.60 | 0–6.4% | Norwegian GSP low/zero for India | Non-EU; Norway GSP is advantageous |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 6302.60 | 0% | 0% (Swiss GSP for India) | Switzerland applies 0% GSP for India |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 6302.60 | 8.4% | India-Japan CEPA: 0% or reduced | India-Japan CEPA in force |
Disclaimer: Tariff rates are informational only. Consult a licensed customs broker for duty calculations specific to your shipment.
Landed cost = FOB price + sea/air freight + marine insurance + destination customs duty + customs brokerage fee + local delivery. Typical sea freight from Cochin: USD 800–1,200 per 20-foot container to most destinations.
To claim preferential duty rates (GSP, ECTA, CEPA), you need a Certificate of Origin (Form A or GSP CO) issued by Indian Customs or authorised agency. Anabyn provides CO documentation with each export shipment.
FOB: buyer pays freight + duty. CIF: buyer still pays import duty but freight/insurance included in seller's price. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): seller pays all including import duty. Anabyn typically quotes FOB Cochin.
HS codes for hotel linen: Terry towels (hotel bath towels, hand towels, face cloths): HS 6302.60 - Toilet linen and kitchen linen of terry towelling. Hotel bath robes: HS 6107 or 6108 (men's/women's). Hotel bed sheets: HS 6302.21 (100% cotton flat/fitted sheets). Hotel duvet covers: HS 6302.22 (cotton) or 6302.29 (other). Pillow cases: HS 6302.31 (cotton). Tablecloths/napkins: HS 6302.51 (cotton tablecloths) and 6302.53 (table napkins). Note: HS codes are internationally harmonised at 6-digit level; 8-10 digit codes vary by country.
USA import duty on hotel towels from India: Terry towels (HS 6302.60): MFN tariff 9.4% ad valorem. India was previously eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) giving 0% duty - however, India's GSP eligibility was revoked by the Trump administration in June 2019 and has not been fully restored. Therefore, hotel towels from India currently attract 9.4% US MFN tariff. On a $3.00/towel FOB price, this adds approximately $0.28 per towel in US customs duty, plus US customs brokerage and ISF filing fees.
EU import duty on hotel linen from India: Terry towels (HS 6302.60): EU MFN rate 12%. Hotel bed sheets (HS 6302.21/22): EU MFN rate 12%. India was previously eligible for EU GSP (General System of Preferences) at 0–4% preferential rate, but India graduated out of EU GSP in 2023 when India's per-capita income exceeded the threshold. India and EU are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA) as of 2026 - if concluded, hotel linen could return to 0% preferential duty. Currently: EU importers pay 12% MFN duty on Indian hotel linen.
UK import duty on hotel towels from India (post-Brexit): Terry towels (HS 6302.60): UK Global Tariff rate 12%. UK-India FTA negotiations: The UK-India Free Trade Agreement has been in negotiation since 2022. When concluded, hotel textiles may qualify for 0% preferential UK duty. Until then, UK importers pay 12% standard tariff on hotel towels and bed linen from India - same as the EU MFN rate. Note: UK importers can import hotel linen via third-country bonded warehouse (e.g., Netherlands) with deferred duty payment.
Australia import duty on hotel linen from India: Most hotel textiles (HS 6302 codes): Australia MFN tariff 0% or 5% depending on sub-heading. Terry towels (HS 6302.60): 5% Australian MFN rate. Hotel bed sheets: 0–5%. Australia operates a GST (Goods and Services Tax) of 10% on imported goods including hotel linen - this is applied on (FOB + freight + insurance + duty) × 10%. Australia and India signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) in April 2022 - under ECTA, hotel textiles from India benefit from preferential (often 0%) duty rates.
Anabyn provides FOB Cochin pricing and full export documentation including Certificate of Origin for preferential duty claims.
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