HS Code 63.01 – Blankets and travelling rugs

HS code 6301 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Blankets and travelling rugs. Heading 6301 covers all types of blankets and travelling rugs, regardless of the textile material used in their construction. This broad classification encompasses items designed primarily for warmth, comfort, or decorative purposes, whether made of wool, cotton, synthetic fibers, or blends thereof. The scope includes a wide array of products, from standard household blankets to specialized items like electric blankets (where the textile component provides the essential character), baby blankets, and throws. It is distinct from bed linen (classified under 6302) which serves to cover mattresses or pillows directly, and from quilts, eiderdowns, and similar articles that are typically stuffed or fitted with springs (classified under 9404). Understanding this heading is critical for importers and exporters dealing in home textiles, hospitality supplies, and humanitarian aid, as it dictates applicable tariffs, safety standards, and labeling requirements. As part of Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags), it groups finished textile products that serve specific household or personal utility functions, reflecting global consumption patterns for comfort and warmth.

Wool blankets, cotton blankets, fleece blankets, synthetic fiber blankets, electric blankets (textile essential character), baby blankets, decorative throws, picnic blankets (textile), weighted blankets (textile exterior), emergency thermal blankets (textile-based), hospital blankets, hotel blankets, camping blankets, sofa throws, chenille blankets, stadium blankets, airline travel blankets, pet blankets (textile), cashmere throws, microfiber blankets, knitted throws (if considered blankets by function), woven blankets, reversible blankets.

A common misclassification involves distinguishing blankets from quilts, eiderdowns, comforters, or duvets. The latter, if stuffed or internally fitted with material, fall under heading 9404, whereas blankets (typically single-layer or multi-layer without substantial filling) remain in 6301. Another frequent error is confusing blankets with bed linen of heading 6302; blankets provide warmth over sheets, while bed linen directly covers mattresses or pillows. Occasionally, a 'wearable blanket' might be confused, but if it has armholes or is clearly designed to be worn as apparel, it might lean towards Chapter 61 or 62, though most blankets are clearly not apparel.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6301 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.2B, 74% of world exports), India ($232M) and Vietnam (about $120M). World exports came to about $5.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 6301 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 33% of world imports), Germany ($202M) and Japan ($181M). World imports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 6301 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 63 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (01) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.