September 27, 2026

Harmonized System (HS) Codes & Customs Tariffs for Hijab Importers: US, EU & GCC Compliance

Key Takeaways· Written for Customs compliance officers, import brokers, and international commercial buyers

Using the wrong HS code risks customs hold-ups, shipment seizure, and backdated punitive duty assessments.
Key HS Code categories: 6214.20 (Wool/fine animal hair), 6214.30 (Synthetic fibers/polyester), 6214.40 (Artificial fibers/modal/viscose), and 6214.90 (Other textile materials/cotton).
Knitted scarves classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 6117.10) carry different duty rates than woven scarves under Chapter 62 (6214).
QIUYAN supplies fully verified commercial invoices and packing lists matching official customs classification standards.

Tariff optimization and customs classification accuracy directly govern landed costs and regulatory compliance for international garment procurement. Misdeclaring a woven modal shawl as a synthetic knit scarf can result in customs audits, penalties, and unexpected duty discrepancies.

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1. Primary HS Code Classifications for Scarves & Hijabs

Customs authorities differentiate textile accessories based on two fundamental criteria: Manufacturing Construction (Woven vs. Knitted) and Fiber Composition.

Garment Construction & Fiber	HS / HTS Subheading	US Duty Rate (General)	EU Duty Rate	GCC Customs Duty
Woven Shawls of Artificial Fibers (Modal / Viscose)	6214.40.00	9.3%	8.0%	5.0%
Woven Scarves of Synthetic Fibers (Chiffon / Poly)	6214.30.00	11.3%	8.0%	5.0%
Woven Scarves of Cotton	6214.90.00	7.8%	8.0%	5.0%
Knitted Shawls / Scarves (Jersey / Stretch Knits)	6117.10.20	9.5%	12.0%	5.0%
Instant Slip-on Hijabs (Knitted Headgear)	6505.00.90	6.8% + cents/kg	2.7%	5.0%

*Note: Import duty rates vary by trade agreements and origin status. Always confirm specific rates with a licensed customs broker in the destination country.*

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2. Essential Commercial Documentation for Port Clearance

To ensure expedited green-lane customs clearance at major international ports (Long Beach, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Jebel Ali):

Commercial Invoice (CI): Must state explicit fiber breakdown percentages (e.g., '100% Lenzing Modal Woven Shawls'), unit quantity, net/gross weight, and exact HS code.
Certificate of Origin (CO): Issued by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) or China Customs to verify preferential tariff eligibility where applicable.
Packing List (PL): Master carton breakdowns detailing exact units per box, gross weights, and cubic volume ($m^3$) matching the Bill of Lading.

Frequently Asked Questions

+Can you provide dual-classified commercial invoices matching our local customs broker's guidance?

Yes. Our export documentation team prepares commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin tailored to your forwarder's exact declared HS code classification.

+Do your products qualify for any preferential tariff agreements?

For shipments to RCEP member countries (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, ASEAN), we issue RCEP Certificates of Origin that frequently reduce applicable import tariffs to 0%.

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