Needlecraft sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale
2 declarable lines
Heading 6308 covers needlecraft sets put up for retail sale that contain woven fabric and yarn, with or without accessories, for making rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles. The heading is split by yarn fiber: sets containing wool yarn are in 6308.00.00.10, and all other sets are in 6308.00.00.20. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 11.4%.
Products in this heading
- Retail needlepoint kit with woven canvas and wool yarn
- Tapestry kit with woven fabric and yarn for a wall hanging
- Embroidery kit for tablecloth or napkins with woven fabric and yarn
- Rug-making needlecraft set with woven backing fabric and yarn
- Crewel embroidery kit with woven fabric and wool yarn
- Needlecraft set for making an embroidered cushion cover, with woven fabric and yarn
How to choose the right subheading
- Check the yarn fiber: wool yarn goes to 6308.00.00.10, and other yarn goes to 6308.00.00.20.
- Confirm the item is put up in packings for retail sale.
- Confirm the set contains both woven fabric and yarn.
- Confirm the intended use is making rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles.
- Accessories such as needles, charts or hoops do not change the classification if the fabric and yarn set meets the heading terms.
Often confused with
- Heading 6302Finished embroidered tablecloth or napkin
Heading 6308 covers retail needlecraft sets, not finished table linen.
- Heading 6304Finished tapestry or textile wall hanging
The finished furnishing article is not an unfinished needlecraft set.
- Yarn sold by itself
A yarn package alone lacks the woven fabric component of a heading 6308 set.
- Woven fabric sold by the yard
Fabric alone is not a needlecraft set put up for retail sale.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a needlecraft kit with wool yarn?
Use 6308.00.00.10 for needlecraft sets containing wool yarn. The general (MFN) rate is 11.4%.
What is the duty on a needlecraft set with cotton or synthetic yarn?
Cotton or synthetic yarn sets are classified under 6308.00.00.20. The general (MFN) rate is 11.4%.
How do I classify a retail tapestry kit with woven canvas and yarn?
Classify it in heading 6308 if it is a retail needlecraft set with woven fabric and yarn for making a tapestry. Use 6308.00.00.10 when the yarn is wool; otherwise use 6308.00.00.20, both at 11.4% general (MFN).
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.