Tarpaulin sheet Hs Code

Tarpaulin sheet harmonized system code

Product Overview Tarpaulin sheets classified under HS Code 630612 are durable, flexible sheets primarily composed of coated or laminated woven fabrics used as protective coverings. These sheets are defined as textile products made from woven cotton, synthetic fibers, or blends, treated with waterproofing agents or thermoplastic coatings to enhance resistance against water, UV radiation, and mechanical wear. Physically, tarpaulin sheets under this classification typically exhibit weight ranges from 150 to 600 grams per square meter (gsm), with customizable dimensions to meet varied industrial requirements. The processing includes lamination or coating with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), or polyurethane (PU), ensuring high tensile strength, tear resistance, and dimensional stability. The HS Code 630612 specifically covers tarpaulins of synthetic fibers, excluding those of jute, hemp, or flax, and includes subcategories differentiated by fiber content and coating type. These sheets find extensive commercial application across sectors such as food service for hygienic coverings, retail for temporary shelter and display protection, and in processing industries for machinery and material safeguarding. Positioned as cost-effective and versatile protective solutions, these tarpaulins offer competitive advantages in durability, ease of handling, and compliance with sanitary standards critical for international trade. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 630612 falls within Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles), specifically under Heading 6306: "Tents, tarpaulins, sails, camping goods, and similar articles." The six-digit code 630612 is broken down as follows: Chapter 63 covers made-up textile articles; Heading 6306 pertains to tarpaulins and related items; and Subheading 12 specifies tarpaulin sheets composed predominantly of synthetic fibers, coated or laminated. Classification under this code is justified by the product’s textile base combined with protective coatings, meeting the WTO’s Harmonized System criteria for tariff and customs purposes. Trade considerations include packaging in rolls or folded bundles, typically wrapped in polyethylene films or cardboard to prevent moisture ingress during transit. Preservation methods emphasize UV stabilizers in coatings to reduce degradation, while shipping requirements mandate compliance with International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code if applicable. Quality standards adhere to ISO 9001 manufacturing protocols and may conform to ASTM D751 or equivalent for tensile and tear strength. This classification framework ensures uniformity across customs jurisdictions, facilitating smooth clearance, accurate tariff determination, and compliance with international trade regulations.

Tarpaulin sheet 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.