63022200
OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGS›Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen
Of man-made fibres
Classification
CN code 630222 covers bed linen of woven man-made synthetic fibres including polyester microfibre.
Regulatory requirements
Subject to Textile Regulation, REACH, and GPSR. Products classified under CN code are subject to applicable EU import regulations. Current MFN duty rates and regulatory requirements should be verified in the TARIC system before filing a customs declaration. The importer must hold an active EORI number.
Trade
Major exporters include China, Turkey, and India. Products classified under CN code are subject to applicable EU import regulations. Current MFN duty rates and regulatory requirements should be verified in the TARIC system before filing a customs declaration. The importer must hold an active EORI number.
Printed synthetic fibre bed linen — CN 6302 22
Printed bed linen of synthetic fibres classified under CN 6302 22 carries a 12% EU duty. This covers printed polyester sheets, microfibre duvet covers and synthetic blend bed linen. Synthetic fibres must predominate by weight. China is the dominant source. Textile labelling under EU Regulation 1007/2011 is mandatory.
Frequently asked questions
Is microfibre bed linen classified as synthetic?
Yes. Microfibre is typically polyester or polyamide, classified under 630222.
What chemicals are restricted?
REACH restricts azo dyes, formaldehyde, PFAS, phthalates, and heavy metals in synthetic textiles.
Does synthetic bed linen require care instructions?
Not mandatory under the Textile Regulation, but widely expected by retailers. ISO 3758 care symbols are standard.
What duty applies to printed synthetic bed linen CN 6302 22?
Printed synthetic bed linen under CN 6302 22 carries a 12% EU duty. GSP preferential rates may apply for qualifying origins. Import VAT is levied on customs value plus duty.
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