Heading · Section XI

6303: Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances

6303
  • 6%–12%UK
  • 6.9%–12%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 6.4%–11.3%USA
  • US$5.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 6303 is divided into 5 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 63, other made-up textile articles.

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 statutory rate is 100%.

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%.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6303 goods worth US$5.1bn (+3.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$2.5bn), followed by Mexico.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$1.4bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 20th among 176 exporters with US$37.1m.

The United Kingdom imported US$236.2m.

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 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 15 tariff lines USA 6.4% – 11.3% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.3%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

6303 · US$5.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$122kUS$122k+US$6.2m+US$47.6m+> US$143.8m

Exports: 176
  1. China: US$2.5bn
  2. Mexico: US$424.4m
  3. Germany: US$234.8m
  4. Poland: US$227.2m
  5. Türkiye: US$156.8m
  6. Czechia: US$143.8m
  7. India: US$126.4m
  8. Vietnam: US$115.7m
  9. United States: US$94.9m
  10. Pakistan: US$84.1m
  11. Taiwan: US$78.3m
  12. France: US$74.4m
  13. Netherlands: US$62.4m
  14. Tunisia: US$52.4m
  15. Italy: US$48m
  16. Spain: US$47.9m
  17. Hungary: US$47.6m
  18. Egypt: US$47.5m
  19. Denmark: US$45.5m
  20. United Kingdom: US$37.1m
  21. South Korea: US$35.9m
  22. Malaysia: US$35.3m
  23. Romania: US$28.5m
  24. Belgium: US$21.6m
  25. Portugal: US$21.3m
  26. Sweden: US$20.2m
  27. Austria: US$17.4m
  28. Canada: US$16.9m
  29. United Arab Emirates: US$16.1m
  30. Paraguay: US$15.3m
  31. Japan: US$13.7m
  32. Kyrgyzstan: US$12.7m
  33. Lithuania: US$12.4m
  34. Bangladesh: US$11.5m
  35. Philippines: US$9.6m
  36. Indonesia: US$9.5m
  37. Switzerland: US$9.5m
  38. Hong Kong SAR China: US$8.1m
  39. Ukraine: US$7.3m
  40. Serbia: US$7.2m
  41. Bulgaria: US$7.2m
  42. Slovakia: US$6.9m
  43. Australia: US$6.2m
  44. South Africa: US$5.8m
  45. Russia: US$4.8m
  46. Finland: US$4.5m
  47. Estonia: US$4.5m
  48. Thailand: US$4.3m
  49. Greece: US$3.7m
  50. New Zealand: US$3.7m
  51. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3.6m
  52. Slovenia: US$3.6m
  53. Chile: US$3.5m
  54. Cambodia: US$3.1m
  55. Latvia: US$2.7m
  56. Saudi Arabia: US$2.1m
  57. Singapore: US$2.1m
  58. Croatia: US$1.8m
  59. Sri Lanka: US$1.6m
  60. Israel: US$1.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2.5bn 49.2%
2 Mexico US$424.4m 8.4%
3 Germany US$234.8m 4.6%
4 Poland US$227.2m 4.5%
5 Türkiye US$156.8m 3.1%
6 Czechia US$143.8m 2.8%
7 India US$126.4m 2.5%
8 Vietnam US$115.7m 2.3%
9 United States US$94.9m 1.9%
10 Pakistan US$84.1m 1.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.4bn 26.7%
2 Germany US$429.7m 8.5%
3 France US$251.5m 5%
4 United Kingdom US$236.2m 4.7%
5 Netherlands US$222.7m 4.4%
6 Japan US$219.4m 4.3%
7 Canada US$123.4m 2.4%
8 Poland US$104.9m 2.1%
9 Australia US$100.4m 2%
10 Mexico US$92.3m 1.8%

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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$2.5bn in 2024 (49.2% of world exports).