HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6306.30 – Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft
HS code 6306.30 is the 6-digit subheading for sails, for boats, sailboards or landcraft. It is used for dacron mainsails, mylar racing jibs, spinnakers, windsurf sails and kiteboard sails.
What HS 6306.30 covers
This category specifically covers sails designed for various vessels, including boats, sailboards, and landcraft. These are highly specialized textile products, typically made from durable, high-performance synthetic fabrics like Dacron, Mylar, or Cuben Fiber, engineered for optimal aerodynamic efficiency, strength, and longevity. International trade in sails is driven by the global marine industry, competitive sailing, and recreational water sports, demanding precision manufacturing and advanced material science. Importers include boat manufacturers, yacht owners, sailing equipment retailers, and specialized sports shops, while exporters are specialized sailmakers known for their design expertise and advanced manufacturing techniques. Key factors in trade are material technology, sail design (e.g., cut, shape), durability, and performance characteristics for different wind conditions and vessel types, catering to a discerning global market.
- Covers
- Dacron mainsails
- Mylar racing jibs
- Spinnakers
- Windsurf sails
- Kiteboard sails
- Land yacht sails
- Genoa sails
- Examples
- North Sails
- Quantum Sails
- Doyle Sails
- NeilPryde windsurf sails
- Ozone Kites kiteboard sails
Codes often confused with 6306.30
Common mistake. This code is very specific to sails for propulsion. It should not be confused with other textile articles for boats like covers or awnings (630612, 630619) or general textile parts of boats.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 630630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 630630 in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sri Lanka $48M 19% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $29M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $25M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $252M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $26M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $20M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $207M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 6306.30 2
Brazil splits HS 6306.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6306.30.10 Sails of synthetic fibresDe fibras sintéticas
- 6306.30.90 Sails of other textile materialsDe outras matérias têxteis
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 63.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6306.30
What is HS code 630630?
HS code 630630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft. This category specifically covers sails designed for various vessels, including boats, sailboards, and landcraft. These are highly specialized textile products, typically made from durable, high-performance synthetic fabrics like Dacron, Mylar, or Cuben Fiber, engineered for optimal aerodynamic efficiency, strength, and longevity. International trade in sails is driven by the global marine industry, competitive sailing, and recreational water sports, demanding precision manufacturing and advanced material science. Importers include boat manufacturers, yacht owners, sailing equipment retailers, and specialized sports shops, while exporters are specialized sailmakers known for their design expertise and advanced manufacturing techniques. Key factors in trade are material technology, sail design (e.g., cut, shape), durability, and performance characteristics for different wind conditions and vessel types, catering to a discerning global market.
What products fall under HS code 630630?
Dacron mainsails, Mylar racing jibs, Spinnakers, Windsurf sails, Kiteboard sails, Land yacht sails, Genoa sails
What are common misclassifications for HS code 630630?
This code is very specific to sails for propulsion. It should not be confused with other textile articles for boats like covers or awnings (630612, 630619) or general textile parts of boats.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 630630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 630630 in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($48M, 19% of world exports), Denmark ($29M) and Germany ($25M). World exports came to about $252M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 630630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 630630 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($26M) and France ($20M). World imports came to about $207M, 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.
How is HS code 630630 structured?
HS code 630630 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (63) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 630630?
Brazil splits HS code 630630 into 2 NCM codes: 6306.30.10 (Sails of synthetic fibres), 6306.30.90 (Sails of other textile materials). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.