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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 of other table linen
CN code 6302 59 covers table linen of fibres other than cotton and man-made synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted. This includes tablecloths, napkins and runners of woven linen, silk, hemp and natural fibre blends. Linen damask tablecloths and ramie napkins are typical premium products. Classification requires the material to be woven and fibres other than cotton and synthetic to predominate by weight.
Regulations and labelling requirements
Importing table linen under CN 6302 59 is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on labelling. The label must state fibre names per the regulation: linen, silk, hemp, ramie. REACH regulates chemicals used in production. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR) requires product safety. Linen and silk table linen marketed as luxury products require particular care in labelling and authentication of declared fibre composition.
Trade and customs clearance
MFN duty rates for table linen under CN 6302 59 must be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and the GSP scheme. Linen table linen is imported from China, the Baltic states, France and Belgium. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document and proof of origin. VAT applies on import.
Other table linen — classification under CN 6302 59
CN 6302 59 covers table linen of textile materials not specified in CN 6302 51 (cotton) or 6302 53 (synthetic), such as linen, hemp and silk. The EU duty is 12%. Linen tablecloths represent a premium segment imported from Baltic countries and Belgium. Classification depends on the predominant fibre.
Frequently asked questions
What products are classified under CN 6302 59?
CN 6302 59 covers tablecloths, napkins and runners of woven linen, silk, hemp and natural fibre blends, excluding cotton and synthetic fibres. Non-cotton and non-synthetic fibres must predominate by weight.
Is a linen damask tablecloth classified under CN 6302 59?
Yes. A damask tablecloth of linen (linen predominating by weight) is classified under CN 6302 59, whether bleached, dyed or of dyed yarn. Damask is a weaving technique, not printing.
What labelling requirements apply to linen table linen?
Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 requires a label stating linen and the percentage composition in the official language of the country of sale. Trade names may not substitute regulated fibre names.
Are linen tablecloths classified under CN 6302 59?
Yes, linen tablecloths fall under CN 6302 59 with a 12% EU duty. Linen table linen is a premium segment. Import VAT is charged on customs value plus duty.
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