HTS code for scarves and shawls (2026)
Most synthetic scarves and shawls that are not knitted or crocheted fall under 6214.30.00.00 (of synthetic fibers), with a general (column 1) rate of 5.3%. Artificial fibers under 6214.40.00.00 carry the same 5.3%.
The attribute that most often moves the product is fiber content and construction together: wool takes 6214.20.00.00 at 6.7%, cotton takes 6214.90.00.10 at 11.3%, and a knitted or crocheted article moves to the 6117.10 lines, for example 6117.10.20.30 at 11.3% for man-made fibers.
Candidate HTS lines for scarves and shawls
| Code | Line | General rate | Special rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6214.30.00.00 | Of synthetic fibers (659) (doz., kg) Use when: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of synthetic fibers, in the 6214 group, not the knitted or crocheted 6117 group. | 5.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6214.40.00.00 | Of artificial fibers (659) (doz., kg) Use when: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of artificial fibers, in the 6214 group. | 5.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6214.20.00.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair (459) (doz., kg) Use when: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of wool or fine animal hair, in the 6214 group. | 6.7% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6214.90.00.10 | Of cotton (359) (doz., kg) Of other textile materials Use when: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of other textile materials that are of cotton, in the 6214 group. | 11.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6214.90.00.90 | Other (859) (doz., kg) Of other textile materials Use when: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of other textile materials that are not cotton, in the 6214 group. | 11.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.20.30 | Other (659) (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: › Of man-made fibers Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of man-made fibers, other than those containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. | 11.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.20.10 | Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459) (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: › Of man-made fibers Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves and the like of man-made fibers containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. | 11.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.10.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair (459) (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas and veils of wool or fine animal hair. | 9.6% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.60.10 | Of cotton (359) (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: › Other Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves and the like under the Other provision that are of cotton. | 9.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.60.20 | Other (859) (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: › Other Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves and the like under the Other provision that are of other materials than cotton. | 9.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6117.10.40.00 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (doz., kg) Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Use when: Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves and the like containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. | 1.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Chapter 99 duties and claims that attach to these lines today
Section 301 China
- 9903.88.15 Section 301 China, +7.5%, applies to 6214.40.00.00, 6214.20.00.00, 6214.90.00.10, 6214.90.00.90, 6117.10.10.00, 6117.10.60.10, 6117.10.60.20, 6117.10.40.00 9903.88.15 Explained: Section 301 China List 4, 7.5% Duty Rate
Other Chapter 99 provisions
- 9915.61.01 Other, claim or exemption heading, no additional duty, applies to 6214.30.00.00, 6117.10.20.30, 6117.10.20.10
Each applicable Chapter 99 heading is reported as its own line beside the classification. Its duty is separate from the general rate above; most programs charge it on top, and a heading's own text says how it is assessed.
What decides the line
Start by confirming the article is a shawl, scarf, muffler, mantilla or veil type of product. Knitted or crocheted ties, bow ties and cravats go to the 6117.80.87 lines, ties that are not knitted or crocheted go to heading 6215, and knitted headbands and ponytail holders go to 6117.80.85.00, so a narrow neck accessory or hair item is not classified here.
Next check construction. The 6117.10 lines are written for knitted or crocheted articles. The 6214 lines do not carry that wording and cover the other shawls and scarves. A cut and hemmed fabric scarf and a knitted scarf of the same fiber therefore land in different groups with different rates.
Then check the fiber by weight. In the 6214 group the lines split into wool or fine animal hair (6214.20.00.00), synthetic fibers (6214.30.00.00), artificial fibers (6214.40.00.00) and other textile materials (6214.90.00), which is further split into cotton (6214.90.00.10) and other (6214.90.00.90). In the knitted group the split is wool or fine animal hair (6117.10.10.00), man-made fibers (6117.10.20), containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (6117.10.40.00), and Other (6117.10.60), with cotton at 6117.10.60.10 and the rest at 6117.10.60.20.
Finally, inside man-made knitted scarves, check for wool. A blend containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair goes to 6117.10.20.10, and all other man-made knitted scarves go to 6117.10.20.30. For a silk woven scarf, or any fiber mix not covered above, confirm the line in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.
Common mistakes
- Using a 6214 line for a knitted or crocheted scarf, when the 6117.10 lines are the ones written for knitted or crocheted shawls and scarves.
- Treating synthetic and artificial fibers as the same thing, when 6214.30.00.00 covers synthetic fibers and 6214.40.00.00 covers artificial fibers.
- Ignoring the wool content of a man-made knitted scarf, when 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair moves it from 6117.10.20.30 to 6117.10.20.10.
- Entering a tie, bow tie or headband under a shawl and scarf line, when knitted ties go to the 6117.80.87 lines, other ties to heading 6215, and knitted headbands to 6117.80.85.00.
- Leaving out the Chapter 99 line that the schedule attaches to the classification, when each applicable heading must be reported as its own line beside the code.
Frequently asked questions
What is the general duty rate for scarves and shawls?
It depends on the line. Synthetic fiber scarves under 6214.30.00.00 and artificial fiber scarves under 6214.40.00.00 are 5.3%. Wool under 6214.20.00.00 is 6.7%. Cotton under 6214.90.00.10 is 11.3%. Knitted or crocheted man-made fiber scarves under 6117.10.20.30 are 11.3%.
Which code applies to a knitted wool scarf?
A knitted or crocheted scarf of wool or fine animal hair falls under 6117.10.10.00, with a general rate of 9.6%. A non-knitted wool scarf falls under 6214.20.00.00 at 6.7%.
Which code applies to a cotton scarf?
A cotton scarf that is not knitted or crocheted goes to 6214.90.00.10 at 11.3%. A knitted or crocheted cotton scarf under the Other provision goes to 6117.10.60.10 at 9.5%.
What does Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15 mean for my scarf?
Heading 9903.88.15 is listed as Section 301 China with +7.5%. It is attached to lines such as 6214.20.00.00, 6214.90.00.10 and 6117.10.10.00. It is reported as its own line beside the classification, and its duty is separate from the general rate and is generally charged on top of it. Confirm in the current HTSUS whether your goods are covered.
Does the special rate column matter for scarves?
Yes, if your goods qualify. Each line shows Free in the special column for listed program codes, such as AU and KR. The column 2 rate of 90% applies only to countries that are not eligible for the general rate. Confirm program eligibility and origin rules in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.