Heading 6214

Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like

7 declarable lines

Heading 6214 covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar made up articles worn around the neck or head. It is a woven-garment-accessory heading, split first by fiber: silk, wool or fine animal hair, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, and other textile materials. The silk line splits again on whether the article contains 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste.

Products in this heading

Silk scarves and silk shawls
Wool mufflers and woolen wraps
Polyester and nylon fashion scarves
Rayon or acetate shawls
Cotton scarves and bandana-style squares
Veils, including bridal veils
Mantillas and head scarves (hijab-style wraps)
Lightweight decorative neckerchiefs of textile fabric

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber content by weight: silk or silk waste, wool or fine animal hair, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers, or other textile materials.
For silk articles, whether the goods contain 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste.
Whether the fabric is woven rather than knitted or crocheted.
Whether the article is a scarf, shawl, muffler, veil or mantilla, as opposed to a handkerchief, tie or belt.
Whether the item has a functional closure or sleeves, which would move it out of this heading into a garment heading.

Often confused with

Handkerchiefs and pocket squares
Plain squares for wiping the face or nose are classified as handkerchiefs, not as scarves.
Heading 6213
Neckties, bow ties and cravats
Ties have their own heading even though they are also worn at the neck.
Heading 6215
Knitted or crocheted scarves and shawls
Heading 6214 is for woven articles; knitted versions fall under knitted clothing accessories.
Heading 6117
Belts, suspenders and other clothing accessories not of the scarf type
Residual heading for made up clothing accessories other than those of heading 6212.
Heading 6217

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a silk scarf?

A woven silk scarf containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste is 6214.10.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.2%. Silk scarves below that threshold go in 6214.10.20.00 at 3.9%.

What is the duty on a polyester scarf?

Woven scarves of synthetic fibers are classified in 6214.30.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 5.3%. The same 5.3% rate applies to artificial fiber scarves under 6214.40.00.00.

How do I classify a cotton scarf?

Woven cotton scarves fall under the other textile materials grouping, in 6214.90.00.10, at a general (MFN) rate of 11.3%. If the fiber is neither cotton nor covered by a specific line, use 6214.90.00.90, also 11.3%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.