HS Code:
Dustcloths, mop cloths, and polishing cloths of cotton fall under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 6307.10. These are textile products specifically designed for cleaning, dusting, and polishing purposes, made primarily from cotton. This category includes a range of household and industrial cleaning cloths that are valued for their absorbency, durability, and reusability. These products are widely traded globally due to their essential use in domestic and commercial cleaning applications. The trade of these products is influenced by factors such as raw material availability (cotton production), manufacturing costs, and consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly cleaning solutions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
7.5%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU Single Market or USMCA)
Growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning products
Increased preference for cotton-based cloths over synthetic alternatives due to biodegradability and environmental concerns, driving market growth in developed regions.
2021-2023
Rise of e-commerce platforms for household goods
Expanded market access for manufacturers, especially in Asia, leading to higher export volumes and competitive pricing.
2020-2022
Fluctuations in raw cotton prices
Price volatility affects production costs, influencing trade competitiveness of major exporters like India and Pakistan.
2022
The European Union introduced new regulations under the REACH framework, requiring stricter compliance for chemical residues in cotton cleaning cloths to ensure consumer safety.
June 2023
Exporters to the EU, particularly from Asia, may face higher compliance costs, potentially reducing trade volumes in the short term.
A revised trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on certain textile products, including cotton cleaning cloths, to promote bilateral trade.
January 2023
Increased export opportunities for Chinese manufacturers to the US market, potentially shifting trade dynamics.
The Indian government launched a subsidy program to support cotton textile exports, including cleaning cloths, to compete with China and Pakistan in global markets.
March 2023
Likely to increase Indiaโs market share and trade volume in this category over the next few years.