Heading 6306

Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods

15 declarable lines

Heading 6306 covers made-up textile articles used for shelter, shade, and camping: tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, tents and temporary canopies, sails, pneumatic mattresses, and other camping goods. The heading splits first by article type at the 6-digit level, then by fiber material (synthetic, cotton, artificial, or other textile materials). Most lines carry a general (MFN) rate between free and 8.8%.

Products in this heading

Polyethylene or polyester tarpaulins for covering trucks and lumber
Retractable fabric awnings for storefronts and patios
Window sunblinds made of woven fabric
Family camping tents with synthetic fiber shells
Lightweight backpacking tents
Screen houses and pop-up canopies
Sailboat sails of synthetic fiber
Inflatable textile-covered air mattresses for camping

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the article type first: tarpaulin or awning, tent, sail, pneumatic mattress, or other camping good.
Determine the fiber content of the textile shell: synthetic fibers, cotton, artificial fibers, or other textile materials.
For tents, check whether the article is a backpacking tent, a screen house, or another tent.
Confirm the item is a made-up textile article rather than apparel, footwear, or a hard-framed structure.

Often confused with

Bed blankets and traveling rugs
Blankets have their own heading even when sold alongside camping gear.
Heading 6301
Curtains, drapes and interior blinds
Interior window treatments are classified in 6303, not as awnings or sunblinds.
Heading 6303
Life jackets and life belts
Safety life jackets are made-up textile articles of heading 6307.
Heading 6307
Beach umbrellas and patio umbrellas
Umbrellas have a rigid frame and handle and are classified in 6601.
Heading 6601
Inflatable boats and dinghies
Vessels are classified in chapter 89 even when made of textile-reinforced rubber.
Heading 8903

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a synthetic fiber camping tent?

A synthetic fiber tent other than a backpacking tent or screen house is classified under 6306.22.90.30, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%.

What is the duty on backpacking tents?

Backpacking tents of synthetic fibers fall under 6306.22.10.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a cotton pneumatic mattress?

A pneumatic mattress of cotton is classified under 6306.40.41.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%.

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.