Shawls — HTS 6214
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like
Chapter 62 › Heading 6214
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6214 is a broad product category for certain textile accessories worn around the neck, head, shoulders, or upper body. It groups shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils, and similar items that are generally made from textile materials and are classified in this heading rather than as apparel or another accessory.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 6214. Then use the heading’s subheadings and statistical subdivisions, which commonly distinguish products by fiber or material, construction, and sometimes the specific type of article. Check the garment’s fiber composition, whether it is knitted or woven, and the official wording and notes for the applicable subheading. A customs broker may be needed when the product has mixed materials, unusual features, or could fit more than one heading.
What to check
- Confirm the item’s physical design and intended use, including whether it is a scarf, shawl, veil, or a similar textile accessory.
- Read the heading and subheading descriptions in the current HTSUS; do not choose an 8-digit code from a product name alone.
- Verify the textile fiber content by reviewing the label, supplier specifications, and test or manufacturing records when needed.
- Check whether the item is knitted, crocheted, woven, embroidered, decorated, or combined with nontextile materials, because construction and components can affect classification.
- Document the reasoning and seek a binding ruling or customs-broker advice if the product has mixed fibers, substantial embellishment, or an uncertain classification.
HTS heading 6214 summary
Shawls is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6214.10 | Of silk or silk waste |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6214.20.00.00 👉 | Of wool or fine animal hair (459) | 6.7% | Free | 90% |
| 6214.30.00.00 👉 | Of synthetic fibers (659) | 5.3% | Free | 90% |
| 6214.40.00.00 👉 | Of artificial fibers (659) | 5.3% | Free | 90% |
| 6214.90.00 👉 | Of other textile materials | 11.3% | Free | 90% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6214?
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.