HS Code for Blanket

Blankets, essential textile articles primarily designed for providing warmth, comfort, and decorative purposes, are classified under HS code 630190. This specific code encompasses "Blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.c. in heading no. 6301." Heading 6301 broadly covers all types of blankets and travelling rugs, with various subheadings differentiating them based on their primary material composition, such as wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Since 630190 is designated as the "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) category within this heading, it serves as the appropriate and comprehensive classification for blankets that do not predominantly consist of the specific materials listed in other, more precise subheadings under 6301. This ensures that a wide range of blankets, including those made from mixed fibers or less common materials, are correctly categorized.

Products Included

• Acrylic blankets for household use
• Polyester fleece blankets
• Mixed-fiber blankets (e.g., cotton-polyester blends where neither is dominant enough for specific codes)
• Electric blankets (when the textile component is considered primary and electrical components are incidental)
• Throws and decorative blankets
• Emergency thermal blankets

Common Misclassification

630110 (Electric blankets): While electric blankets are indeed blankets, the presence of electrical heating elements can sometimes lead to confusion. However, for classification under 630190, the textile nature of the blanket is considered primary. If the electrical components were deemed to define the essential character, they might be misclassified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment), but typically, the blanket itself is the primary article.
630120 (Blankets of wool or fine animal hair): This code is strictly reserved for blankets predominantly made from wool or fine animal hair. Blankets composed of other materials, such as synthetic fibers, cotton, or blends where wool is not the main component, should not be classified here.
630130 (Blankets of cotton): This code is specifically for blankets made predominantly from cotton. Blankets manufactured from synthetic fibers, blends where cotton is not the primary material, or other natural fibers would be incorrectly placed under this subheading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a synthetic blanket?

The HS code for a synthetic blanket is 630190. This code is used for "Blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.c. in heading no. 6301," which is the appropriate category for blankets made from synthetic materials or blends not specifically covered by the wool or cotton subheadings.

Are all blankets classified under heading 6301?

Yes, heading 6301 is designed to encompass all types of blankets and travelling rugs. The specific subheading within 6301 depends on the material composition (e.g., wool, cotton, synthetic, or mixed fibers). Subheading 630190 serves as the general category for those blankets whose material composition does not meet the specific criteria for other, more detailed subheadings within the same heading.