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OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGSBed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen

Of cotton

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
8 docs
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%R1734/96
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 9.6%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold903/24-1

Cylindrical cotton pillowcase for neck roll

cottonGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold835/23-1

Cotton bed sheet, hemmed, 240x290cm

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
BEgold.020.685

Maternity cushion cover, cotton blend

cottonGRI 1GRI 6
FRgold24-04359

Cotton nursing pillow cover with zipper

cottonGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold901/24-1

Cylindrical cotton cushion cover for meditation

cottonGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Product characteristics and tariff classification

CN code 6302 31 covers bed linen of cotton, other than printed, not knitted or crocheted. This subheading includes sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases of bleached, dyed or unbleached woven cotton fabric without a printed design. Jacquard fabrics of dyed cotton yarn, cotton sateen and cotton percale without printing are classified under this code. This is one of the most popular subheadings for bed linen due to the widespread use of cotton. Classification requires the material to be woven, cotton to be the predominant fibre by weight, and the fabric to be unprinted. Notes to Chapter 63 define the scope of made-up articles. Import of unprinted cotton bed linen into the EU constitutes one of the largest segments of textile trade.

Product regulation and safety

Importing unprinted cotton bed linen into the EU is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on fibre composition labelling. REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) regulates chemicals used in bleaching, dyeing and finishing cotton. Chlorine-based bleaching agents, reactive dyes and softeners are subject to REACH restrictions. Formaldehyde used as an anti-crease agent in cotton bed linen is limited under entry 72 of Annex XVII to REACH. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) requires importers to ensure product safety. Bed linen for infants and children is subject to stricter chemical safety requirements. Importers may wish to verify compliance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 or equivalent, though these are not legally mandatory.

Customs clearance and trade measures

MFN duty rates for unprinted cotton bed linen under CN 6302 31 must be verified in the TARIC database. The EU has applied anti-dumping duties on cotton bed linen from several Asian countries, including Pakistan. Importers must check the current status of these measures before each import. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and the GSP scheme. Major suppliers include Pakistan, India, China, Turkey and Egypt. Customs documentation includes the commercial invoice, transport document, technical specification and proof of origin. Correct classification is particularly important as duty rates may differ between subheadings 6302 21 (printed) and 6302 31 (other). VAT applies on import.

Unprinted cotton bed linen — classification CN 6302 31

Unprinted cotton bed linen (white sheets, plain pillowcases) under CN 6302 31 carries a 12% EU duty. Cotton must account for at least 50% of fibre weight. This covers hotel, hospital and domestic bed linen without print. Major sources include Pakistan, India and Egypt. Cotton sateen bed linen is also classified here if unprinted.

Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes CN 6302 31 from CN 6302 21 in bed linen classification?
CN 6302 31 covers woven cotton bed linen that is not printed – including bleached, piece-dyed or yarn-dyed (jacquard) products. CN 6302 21 covers woven cotton bed linen that is printed, where the design is applied to the finished fabric. The key criterion is the presence or absence of printing. In both cases cotton must predominate by weight.
Is cotton sateen bed linen classified under CN 6302 31?
Yes. Bed linen of cotton sateen (satin weave construction using cotton) without printing is classified under CN 6302 31. Sateen is a type of weave construction, not a print. If the cotton sateen fabric additionally features a printed design, classification changes to CN 6302 21. The determining factor is whether the design results from dyeing or printing.
What formaldehyde limits apply to cotton bed linen?
REACH (entry 72, Annex XVII) restricts formaldehyde content in textile articles intended for skin contact. The limit for adults is 75 mg/kg, and for children under 36 months it is 30 mg/kg. Formaldehyde is used in cotton bed linen as an anti-crease finishing agent. Importers should hold laboratory test reports confirming compliance with these limits.
What is the EU duty on unprinted cotton bed linen CN 6302 31?
Unprinted cotton bed linen under CN 6302 31 carries a 12% EU duty. GSP preferences may apply for imports from Pakistan and India. Import VAT is calculated on customs value plus duty.