Pillow cases & covers|HS Code

Pillow cases & covers harmonized system code

Product Overview Pillow Cases & Covers, classified under HS Code 6304, are textile articles specifically designed to provide a protective layer for pillows used in various settings. These products are predominantly made from materials like cotton, silk, linen, or synthetic fibers, offering a range of textures and finishes to cater to diverse user preferences. Pillow Cases & Covers under 6304 are often processed using techniques like weaving, knitting, or non-woven methods, with quality attributes primarily centered around durability, colorfastness, and resistance to shrinkage. Subcategories within HS Code 6304 include not only Pillow Cases & Covers, but also other furnishing articles like sheets, blankets, and bedspreads. Commercial applications of these products span across sectors like hospitality, healthcare, retail, and domestic households. The value proposition lies in their ability to enhance user comfort, protect pillows from wear and tear, and contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding decor. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for Pillow Cases & Covers is 6304.92, with '63' representing the chapter for 'Textile Articles', '04' the heading for 'Other Furnishing Articles', and '92' the subheading specifically for 'Pillow Cases'. The product falls under this specific code due to its design and purpose as a textile furnishing article meant for pillows. In trade considerations, these products are commonly packaged in plastic wraps or carton boxes to prevent damage and contamination during transit. Depending on the material, preservation methods may involve control over temperature and humidity levels during storage and shipping. The quality of Pillow Cases & Covers is governed by international standards like ISO 105, which stipulates requirements for colorfastness, and ISO 6330, specifying the domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing. Compliance with these standards, along with accurate classification under the specified HS Code, is crucial for smooth international trade operations and customs clearance.

Pillow cases & covers Chapter Note

1.- Sub-Chapter I applies only to made up articles, of any textile fabric. 2.- Sub-Chapter I does not cover : (a) Goods of Chapters 56 to 62; or (b) Worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 63.09. 3.- Heading 63.09 applies only to the following goods : (a) Articles of textile materials : (i) Clothing and clothing accessories, and parts thereof; (ii) Blankets and travelling rugs; (iii) Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen; (iv) Furnishing articles, other than carpets of headings 57.01 to 57.05 and tapestries of heading 58.05; (b) Footwear and headgear of any material other than asbestos. In order to be classified in this heading, the articles mentioned above must comply with both of the following requirements : (i) they must show signs of appreciable wear, and (ii) they must be presented in bulk or in bales, sacks or similar packings.