HS code for bed sheets in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 6302.31, 6302.21
- Candidate codes
- 5
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 10
- General duty (MFN)
- 12%
Summary
Bed sheets imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight, and under 6302.21 when it is not knitted, is printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Both sit in heading 63.02, “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”. Bed sheets can also fall under 6302.32, 6302.22 or 6302.10, depending on the printing, the material and the construction. The tariff of the European Union has 10 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.31 and 6302.21 is 12%.
How to choose the right code
Is the fabric printed? Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.21 when it is not knitted, is printed, and cotton is the main material by weight.
Is cotton or man-made fibre the main material by weight? Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.32 when it is not knitted, not printed, and man-made fibres are the main material by weight.
Is the fabric knitted or woven? Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.10 when it is knitted or crocheted.
Textile goods of mixed materials are classified as if made wholly of the textile that makes up most of their weight.
Codes for bed sheets
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to bed sheets.
- 6302.31
Most likely
Legal text: “Other bed linen: Of cotton”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight.
- 6302.21
Most likely
Legal text: “Other bed linen, printed: Of cotton”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is not knitted, is printed, and cotton is the main material by weight.
- 6302.32
Possible
Legal text: “Other bed linen: Of man-made fibres”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is not knitted, not printed, and man-made fibres are the main material by weight.
- 6302.22
Possible
Legal text: “Other bed linen, printed: Of man-made fibres”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is not knitted, is printed, and man-made fibres are the main material by weight.
- 6302.10
Possible
Legal text: “Bed linen, knitted or crocheted”
Heading 63.02: “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”
Applies when it is knitted or crocheted.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 10 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.31 and 6302.21 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 6302.31
- 6302 31 00 00“Of cotton”12%
Under 6302.21
- 6302 21 00 21“Of cotton › Manufactured on handlooms › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6302 21 00 29“Of cotton › Manufactured on handlooms › Other”12%
- 6302 21 00 81“Of cotton › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6302 21 00 89“Of cotton › Other”12%
Under 6302.32
- 6302 32 10 00“Of man-made fibres › Nonwovens”6.9%
- 6302 32 90 00“Of man-made fibres › Other”12%
Under 6302.22
- 6302 22 10 00“Of man-made fibres › Nonwovens”6.9%
- 6302 22 90 00“Of man-made fibres › Other”12%
Under 6302.10
- 6302 10 00 00“Bed linen, knitted or crocheted”12%
Similar products
Products in the same category as bed sheets, or classified under the same headings.
- Bath towelsHS 6302.60
- CandlesHS 3406.00
- DuvetsHS 9404.40
- Kitchen knivesHS 8211.92
- MugsHS 6911.10, 6912.00
- PillowsHS 9404.90
Other countries
National tariff lines for bed sheets are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Bed sheets in United States40 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as bed sheets can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for bed sheets?
Bed sheets imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight, and under 6302.21 when it is not knitted, is printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Both sit in heading 63.02, “Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen”.
Does the printing change the HS code for bed sheets?
Yes. Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.21 when it is not knitted, is printed, and cotton is the main material by weight.
Does the material change the HS code for bed sheets?
Yes. Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.32 when it is not knitted, not printed, and man-made fibres are the main material by weight.
Does the construction change the HS code for bed sheets?
Yes. Use 6302.31 when it is not knitted, not printed, and cotton is the main material by weight. Use 6302.10 when it is knitted or crocheted.
What is the duty on bed sheets imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6302.31 and 6302.21 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for bed sheets by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.