Product classification
HS code for Boat sails: 6306.30
Sails, for boats, sailboards or landcraft.
Classification of boat sails under HS 6306.30
Boat sails are textile articles specifically designed to harness wind energy for the propulsion of watercraft. Their classification under HS code 6306.30 is based on their material composition as made-up textile articles and their distinct function. Chapter 63 of the Harmonized System covers other made-up textile articles, sets, worn clothing and worn textile articles, and rags. Within this chapter, subheading 6306.30 provides a highly specific and unambiguous description: "Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft." This precise wording directly identifies and classifies sails based on their intended use and form, ensuring they are correctly distinguished from general textile fabrics or other made-up textile articles.
- Covers
- Mainsails for yachts and sailboats
- Jibs and genoas for sailing vessels
- Spinnakers and gennakers
- Storm sails and trysails
- Sails for sailboards (windsurfing)
- Sails for land yachts or iceboats
- Also under 6306.30
- North Sails
- Quantum Sails
- Doyle Sails
- NeilPryde windsurf sails
- Ozone Kites kiteboard sails
Codes often confused with 6306.30
Common mistake. A common misclassification might involve HS 5903, which pertains to "Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics." While some sail fabrics may be coated or treated, the finished article, the sail itself, takes precedence in classification over the raw material. The specific function and form of the sail dictate its placement under 6306.30. Another potential area of confusion could be with HS 6307.90, which covers "Other made up articles, including dress patterns." However, this is a general residual category for made-up textile articles, whereas 6306.30 is specifically tailored for sails, making it the more appropriate and precise classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630630 (the code used for boat sails), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630630 (the code used for boat sails) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 630630, not only boat sails.
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 boat sails
Brazil splits HS 6306.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6306.30.10Sails of synthetic fibres
- 6306.30.90Sails of other textile materials
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about boat sails
What is the HS code for Boat sails?
The HS code for Boat sails is 630630 (Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft). The HS code for boat sails is 6306.30.
How do I classify Boat sails for customs?
Boat sails is classified under HS code 630630 — Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include sails for non-boat craft like sailboards?
Yes, the HS code 6306.30 explicitly states "Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft," confirming that sails for sailboards and other land-based craft are included under this classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of boat sails (HS 630630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630630 (the code used for boat sails) 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 boat sails (HS 630630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630630 (the code used for boat sails) 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.
Is the HS code for Boat sails the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630630 for Boat sails is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for boat sails in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630630 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for boat sails depends on the product's details: 6306.30.10 (Sails of synthetic fibres), 6306.30.90 (Sails of other textile materials).