Heading · Chapter 63
6303: Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances
Heading 6303 is divided into 5 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 63, other made-up textile articles.
Duty rates compared
UK 6% – 12% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 11.1% 
EU 6.9% – 12% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 10.5% 
Türkiye 6.9% – 12% Third-country duty 15 tariff lines · average 11.3% 
USA 6.4% – 11.3% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.3% 
Canada 17% – 18% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 17.9% 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Japan 5.3% – 9.1% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 7.1% 
Taiwan 12% – 12.5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 12.1% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Norway 5.6% – 10.7% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 8.8% 
North Macedonia 17.5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines Subheadings 5
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$122kUS$122k+US$6m+US$48m+> US$144m
Exports: 176
- China: US$2bn
- Mexico: US$424m
- Germany: US$235m
- Poland: US$227m
- Türkiye: US$157m
- Czechia: US$144m
- India: US$126m
- Vietnam: US$116m
- United States: US$95m
- Pakistan: US$84m
- Taiwan: US$78m
- France: US$74m
- Netherlands: US$62m
- Tunisia: US$52m
- Italy: US$48m
- Spain: US$48m
- Hungary: US$48m
- Egypt: US$47m
- Denmark: US$46m
- United Kingdom: US$37m
- South Korea: US$36m
- Malaysia: US$35m
- Romania: US$29m
- Belgium: US$22m
- Portugal: US$21m
- Sweden: US$20m
- Austria: US$17m
- Canada: US$17m
- United Arab Emirates: US$16m
- Paraguay: US$15m
- Japan: US$14m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$13m
- Lithuania: US$12m
- Bangladesh: US$11m
- Philippines: US$10m
- Indonesia: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$10m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8m
- Ukraine: US$7m
- Serbia: US$7m
- Bulgaria: US$7m
- Slovakia: US$7m
- Australia: US$6m
- South Africa: US$6m
- Russia: US$5m
- Finland: US$5m
- Estonia: US$4m
- Thailand: US$4m
- Greece: US$4m
- New Zealand: US$4m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
- Cambodia: US$3m
- Latvia: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Croatia: US$2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2m
- Israel: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$10m+US$41m+> US$123m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$1bn
- Germany: US$430m
- France: US$252m
- United Kingdom: US$236m
- Netherlands: US$223m
- Japan: US$219m
- Canada: US$123m
- Poland: US$105m
- Australia: US$100m
- Mexico: US$92m
- Switzerland: US$91m
- Malaysia: US$91m
- Italy: US$85m
- Belgium: US$83m
- Sweden: US$79m
- Spain: US$74m
- Philippines: US$74m
- Denmark: US$66m
- South Korea: US$62m
- Russia: US$57m
- Austria: US$49m
- Norway: US$46m
- Saudi Arabia: US$41m
- Dominican Republic: US$38m
- India: US$34m
- Ireland: US$32m
- Czechia: US$32m
- Chile: US$32m
- Singapore: US$29m
- Brazil: US$29m
- United Arab Emirates: US$28m
- Thailand: US$27m
- Portugal: US$27m
- Iraq: US$26m
- Romania: US$26m
- Panama: US$25m
- Hungary: US$24m
- Ghana: US$22m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$22m
- New Zealand: US$22m
- China: US$21m
- Slovakia: US$18m
- Israel: US$18m
- Finland: US$18m
- Greece: US$18m
- Belarus: US$15m
- Türkiye: US$14m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$14m
- Vietnam: US$13m
- Bulgaria: US$11m
- Kazakhstan: US$11m
- Croatia: US$11m
- Guinea: US$11m
- Tanzania: US$10m
- Taiwan: US$10m
- Estonia: US$10m
- Venezuela: US$9m
- Slovenia: US$9m
- Ukraine: US$9m
- Costa Rica: US$8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 49.2% |
| 2 | Mexico | US$424m | 8.4% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$235m | 4.6% |
| 4 |  Poland | US$227m | 4.5% |
| 5 | Türkiye | US$157m | 3.1% |
| 6 |  Czechia | US$144m | 2.8% |
| 7 |  India | US$126m | 2.5% |
| 8 |  Vietnam | US$116m | 2.3% |
| 9 | United States | US$95m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  Pakistan | US$84m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 26.7% |
| 2 | Germany | US$430m | 8.5% |
| 3 |  France | US$252m | 5% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$236m | 4.7% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$223m | 4.4% |
| 6 | Japan | US$219m | 4.3% |
| 7 | Canada | US$123m | 2.4% |
| 8 | Poland | US$105m | 2.1% |
| 9 |  Australia | US$100m | 2% |
| 10 | Mexico | US$92m | 1.8% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6303 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 12% (average 11.1%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6303 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 6.9% and 12%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6303 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is between 6.9% and 12% (average 11.3%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6303 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 6.4% and 11.3%.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 6303 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 17% and 18% (average 17.9%).
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 6303 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 35%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 6303 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 35%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 6303 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 6303 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 11%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 6303 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 6303 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.3% and 9.1% (average 7.1%).
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 6303 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 12% and 12.5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 6303 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 6303 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 6303 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.6% and 10.7% (average 8.8%).
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 6303 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 17.5%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 6303 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 6303 goods worth US$5bn (+3.3% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Mexico.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$1bn.
The United Kingdom ranked 20th among 176 exporters with US$37m.
The United Kingdom imported US$236m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances?
Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances fall under HS heading 6303, part of chapter 63, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6303 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6303 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.9% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds…?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (49.2% of world exports).