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OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGS›Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen
Of other textile materials
Classification scope and product characteristics
CN code 6302 39 covers bed linen of fibres other than cotton and man-made synthetic fibres, other than printed, not knitted or crocheted. This subheading includes sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases of woven linen, silk, hemp and natural fibre blends, bleached, dyed or unbleached, without printing. Unprinted linen bed linen is a typical product, valued for natural cooling properties and durability. Classification requires the material to be woven, fibres other than cotton and synthetic to constitute the predominant component by weight, and the fabric to be unprinted. Jacquard fabrics of dyed linen yarn are also classified here. Importers should correctly distinguish this subheading from 6302 31 (cotton) and 6302 32 (synthetic).
Regulations and labelling requirements
Importing bed linen under CN 6302 39 into the EU is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile labelling. The label must use correct fibre names: linen, silk, hemp, ramie. REACH regulates chemicals used in dyeing and finishing natural fabrics. Bleaching agents, dyes and softeners are subject to REACH restrictions including limits on azo dyes and formaldehyde. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) requires general product safety. Bed linen intended for skin contact is subject to scrutiny for allergenic substances. Linen and silk bed linen positioned as premium products require particular care regarding correct labelling and compliance with declared fibre composition.
International trade and customs procedures
MFN duty rates for bed linen under CN 6302 39 must be verified in the TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and the GSP scheme. Linen bed linen is imported from China, the Baltic states, France and Belgium. Imports from Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Customs documentation includes the commercial invoice with detailed product description and fibre composition, transport document and proof of origin. Rules of origin for linen products under FTAs may require processing from the fibre or yarn stage. VAT applies on import.
Other unprinted bed linen — classification CN 6302 39
CN 6302 39 covers unprinted bed linen of textile materials not specified in CN 6302 31 (cotton) or 6302 32 (synthetic), such as linen, silk and viscose. The EU duty is 12%. Linen bed linen is a premium segment. Classification depends on the predominant fibre by weight.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under CN 6302 39?
CN 6302 39 covers woven, unprinted bed linen of fibres other than cotton and synthetic fibres. Typical products include bleached or dyed linen, silk, hemp bed linen and natural fibre blends. Unprinted cotton bed linen is classified under 6302 31, synthetic under 6302 32.
Is jacquard linen bed linen classified under CN 6302 39?
Yes. Bed linen of jacquard-woven dyed linen yarn, without printing, is classified under CN 6302 39. Jacquard is a weaving technique creating patterns through different weave structures, not printing. Linen must be the predominant fibre by weight.
What requirements apply to importing linen bed linen into the EU?
Importing linen bed linen requires labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 stating linen and percentage composition. Chemical substances must comply with REACH restrictions. Customs documentation with correct CN code 6302 39, commercial invoice and proof of origin is required. Duty rates and trade measures must be verified in TARIC.
What products fall under CN 6302 39?
CN 6302 39 covers unprinted bed linen from materials other than cotton and synthetics, such as linen and silk. EU duty is 12% plus import VAT.
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