Subheading · Chapter 63 · Heading 6304
6304.93: Not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres
6304.93 is a six-digit subheading of heading 6304, other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404, chapter 63.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 6304 93 00 00 Not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres 12%
- 6304 93 00 10 Nonwovens 12%
- 6304 93 00 90 Other 12%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y084 Derogation from import prohibition by virtue of Article 16i (1) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 12% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | 9.6% |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £27.6m | 79.8% | -11.3% |
 India | £1.6m | 4.5% | -31.3% |
 Romania | £1.5m | 4.2% | -9.6% |
 Pakistan | £928k | 2.7% | +130.3% |
 Türkiye | £798k | 2.3% | -57.5% |
 Vietnam | £424k | 1.2% | +3.7% |
 Ireland | £346k | 1% | -8.6% |
 Lithuania | £233k | 0.7% | +4.5% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EUWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$187.9kUS$187.9k+US$1.7m+US$10.6m+> US$32.8m
Exports: 131
- China: US$793.9m
- Türkiye: US$68.7m
- India: US$39.5m
- El Salvador: US$32.8m
- Vietnam: US$29.9m
- Poland: US$29.8m
- Germany: US$29.5m
- Lesotho: US$27.5m
- Pakistan: US$24.1m
- Mexico: US$18.2m
- Ukraine: US$15.8m
- Denmark: US$10.8m
- Romania: US$10.6m
- Netherlands: US$10.5m
- Italy: US$9.9m
- Spain: US$8.7m
- Tunisia: US$7.6m
- United States: US$7.5m
- Hungary: US$7.4m
- France: US$6.8m
- Belgium: US$4.7m
- Sweden: US$4.3m
- Bangladesh: US$3.1m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$2.9m
- United Kingdom: US$2.3m
- Czechia: US$2.1m
- Austria: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$1.9m
- Taiwan: US$1.8m
- Portugal: US$1.7m
- Slovenia: US$1.7m
- Morocco: US$1.6m
- Croatia: US$1.6m
- Thailand: US$1.6m
- Slovakia: US$1.4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1.3m
- Indonesia: US$1.2m
- Australia: US$1.2m
- Costa Rica: US$1.2m
- Japan: US$1m
- South Korea: US$847.8k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$828.3k
- Cambodia: US$823.9k
- Canada: US$773.8k
- Egypt: US$725.5k
- Ireland: US$604.3k
- Malaysia: US$594k
- Serbia: US$447.4k
- Nepal: US$422.3k
- Estonia: US$412.8k
- South Africa: US$388.4k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$320.4k
- Chile: US$314.2k
- Latvia: US$287.4k
- Brazil: US$270.8k
- Paraguay: US$221.4k
- Philippines: US$215.4k
- Greece: US$207.1k
- Finland: US$189.6k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$486kUS$486k+US$3m+US$15m+> US$37.1m
Imports: 210
- United States: US$331.6m
- Germany: US$84.1m
- France: US$77.7m
- United Kingdom: US$48.3m
- Japan: US$43.5m
- Mexico: US$37.1m
- South Africa: US$37.1m
- Thailand: US$31.8m
- Poland: US$30.2m
- South Korea: US$24.5m
- Denmark: US$24.4m
- Netherlands: US$24m
- Belgium: US$23.3m
- Czechia: US$22.8m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$22.3m
- Canada: US$21.2m
- Australia: US$19.8m
- Italy: US$18.8m
- Vietnam: US$17.8m
- Spain: US$15.5m
- Sweden: US$15m
- Malaysia: US$14.3m
- Russia: US$12.6m
- United Arab Emirates: US$10.3m
- Austria: US$10.1m
- Switzerland: US$9.9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$9.3m
- Kazakhstan: US$8.6m
- India: US$7.9m
- Iraq: US$7.9m
- Romania: US$7.3m
- Norway: US$6.8m
- Singapore: US$6.5m
- Peru: US$6.3m
- Israel: US$6.2m
- Chile: US$5.7m
- Slovenia: US$5.6m
- Zambia: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.9m
- Cambodia: US$4.8m
- Panama: US$4.7m
- Slovakia: US$4.5m
- China: US$4.2m
- Brazil: US$4.2m
- Portugal: US$3.9m
- Hungary: US$3.7m
- Ireland: US$3.7m
- New Zealand: US$3.6m
- Greece: US$3.4m
- Türkiye: US$3.2m
- Nigeria: US$3.1m
- Finland: US$3.1m
- Tajikistan: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$2.9m
- Philippines: US$2.8m
- Tanzania: US$2.7m
- Croatia: US$2.5m
- Angola: US$2.1m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Senegal: US$1.8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$793.9m | 63.9% |
| 2 | Türkiye | US$68.7m | 5.5% |
| 3 | India | US$39.5m | 3.2% |
| 4 |  El Salvador | US$32.8m | 2.6% |
| 5 | Vietnam | US$29.9m | 2.4% |
| 6 |  Poland | US$29.8m | 2.4% |
| 7 |  Germany | US$29.5m | 2.4% |
| 8 |  Lesotho | US$27.5m | 2.2% |
| 9 | Pakistan | US$24.1m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  Mexico | US$18.2m | 1.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | US$331.6m | 26.7% |
| 2 | Germany | US$84.1m | 6.8% |
| 3 |  France | US$77.7m | 6.3% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$48.3m | 3.9% |
| 5 |  Japan | US$43.5m | 3.5% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$37.1m | 3% |
| 7 |  South Africa | US$37.1m | 3% |
| 8 |  Thailand | US$31.8m | 2.6% |
| 9 | Poland | US$30.2m | 2.4% |
| 10 |  South Korea | US$24.5m | 2% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 32
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364723 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of textile wall hangings from Canada
- N363378 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a kitchen towel, dish cloth set and drying mat from China
- N362992 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a pillow cover from India
- N359600 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of patio furniture cushion shells and a cover from Taiwan
- N348141 U.S. CBP
Classification and country of origin determination for a cushion cover; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift
- N348646 U.S. CBP
Classification and country of origin determination for a cushion cover; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift
- 600012875 HMRC
Cushion Cover Set. A full set of cushion covers to fit a children's sofa (sold separately). The covers are made from microsuede fabric. The fabric is 100% nonwoven polyester, it is not knitted or crocheted. Each cover set contains 8 cushion covers (4 rectangle cushion covers, 2 triangle cushion…
- 600010157 HMRC
Furniture covers. A selection of loose covers to fit over back cushions, seat cushions, for specific designs of furniture. The covers are fitted onto the back cushions and seat cushions by means of strategically places lengths of fabric to tie and secure the covers to the cushions. As these are…
- 600009701 HMRC
A woven grey car seat cover for pets measuring 1.40 meters by 1.45 meters. The cover is made from 100% Polyester, the cover also has belt slits to secure the animal and a pocket with a flap on one side. The cover also has a zip fastener on one side. The cover is secured by black bands which go…
32 rulings in total for this code
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 6304.93 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 12%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 6304.93; the duty is 12%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 12%; 173 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £34.6m (down 16% on the year before), at an average of £6.05 per kg; China supplied 80%, followed by India.
World trade in these goods reached US$1.2bn in 2024, up 6.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 63.9% of the total, ahead of Türkiye.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres?
Not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres fall under HS subheading 6304.93, part of heading 6304, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6304.93 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 12%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6304.93 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 12%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibres?
China, with US$793.9m in 2024 (63.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
173 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 12% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on these goods?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (80%), India (5%) and Romania (4%), out of total imports of £34.6m.