63022100
OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGS›Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen
Other bed linen, printed - Of cotton
Classification
CN code 630221 covers printed cotton bed linen excluding knitted, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers.
Regulatory requirements
Subject to Textile Regulation, REACH, and GPSR. Prints must be free of banned azo dyes. Formaldehyde restricted.
Trade
Major exporters include Pakistan, India, China, Turkey, and Egypt. Pakistan is a leading EU bed linen supplier.
Printed cotton bed linen — classification under CN 6302 21
Printed cotton bed linen (sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers) classified under CN 6302 21 carries a standard EU duty of 12%. Cotton must account for at least 50% of fibre weight. The printed pattern distinguishes this from unprinted cotton bed linen (CN 6302 31). Major sources include India, Pakistan and China. Customs may verify declared values for bulk cotton bed linen imports.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pakistan have tariff preferences for cotton bed linen?
Yes. Pakistan benefits from GSP+ providing reduced or zero duties. Form A or REX origin certificate required.
What requirements apply to bed linen printing?
REACH azo dye ban, formaldehyde limits, heavy metal restrictions. OEKO-TEX certification widely expected by European buyers.
How to classify cotton-polyester blend bed linen?
Predominant fibre by weight determines classification. Over 50 percent cotton falls under 630221-630222.
What duty applies to printed cotton bed linen CN 6302 21?
Printed cotton bed linen under CN 6302 21 carries a 12% EU duty. GSP and EBA preferential rates may apply. Import VAT is charged on the customs value plus duty.
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