HS Code 63.03 – Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances

HS code 6303 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances. Heading 6303 comprehensively covers textile curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, as well as curtain or bed valances. This classification encompasses a wide variety of window and bed coverings made from textile materials such as cotton, polyester, linen, silk, and blends, in various weaves and finishes (e.g., sheer, blackout, embroidered). The scope includes ready-made curtains, drapes, textile roller blinds, Roman blinds, and vertical blinds, where the textile component gives the essential character. It is crucial to distinguish these from blinds made predominantly of non-textile materials like plastic, wood, or metal, which fall under other chapters (e.g., 39, 44, or 76). This classification is vital for trade compliance, as it affects import duties, specific textile regulations, and safety standards (e.g., flame retardancy, child safety for blinds) in different markets. As part of Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 63 (Other made-up textile articles), it groups finished textile products essential for interior decoration and functionality, reflecting global trends in home furnishings and architectural design.

Cotton curtains, sheer drapes, blackout curtains, polyester window blinds (textile), Roman blinds (textile), vertical blinds (textile slats), roller blinds (textile), fabric curtain valances, fabric bed valances, textile pelmets, café curtains, door curtains (textile), lace curtains, embroidered curtains, velvet drapes, thermal curtains, soundproof curtains (textile), stage curtains (textile), textile tie-backs for curtains, textile panels for windows, fabric shower curtains (if classified as window covering), textile room dividers (curtain-style), textile screen curtains, pleated curtains.

Common misclassifications arise when blinds are primarily made of non-textile materials. Blinds predominantly made of plastic, wood, or aluminum should be classified under Chapter 39, 44, or 76, respectively, not 6303. The essential character test is key here. Another point of confusion can be distinguishing bed valances (explicitly in 6303) from other bed linen items like bed skirts, which fall under 6302. While both serve a decorative purpose for beds, the specific inclusion of 'bed valances' in 6303 is definitive. Decorative textile panels that are not clearly curtains or blinds may also be mistakenly placed here instead of 6304.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6303 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 51% of world exports), Mexico ($547M) and Germany ($307M). World exports came to about $6.0B, 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 6303 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($505M) and France ($238M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 6303 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 63 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (03) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.