Product classification
HS code for Canvas tarpaulins: 6306.19
Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of textile materials other than synthetic fibres.
Classification of canvas tarpaulins under HS 6306.19
Canvas tarpaulins are classified under HS code 6306.19. This classification falls within Chapter 63, which covers 'Other made up textile articles.' Heading 6306 specifically includes tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds. The classification of a tarpaulin is primarily driven by its material composition. Subheading 6306.19 is used for products made of textile materials other than synthetic fibers. Since traditional canvas is typically manufactured from natural fibers like cotton, flax, or hemp, it is categorized here. To qualify for this code, the item must be 'made up,' meaning it has been finished into a specific product (e.g., hemmed, fitted with grommets, or sewn) rather than being imported as a simple roll of fabric. These articles are designed to provide protection against weather, dust, or moisture for goods, vehicles, or outdoor structures.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty cotton canvas truck covers
- Natural fiber protective sheets for machinery
- Canvas flatbed trailer covers
- Hemp or flax canvas ground sheets
- Non-synthetic canvas awnings for temporary use
- Also under 6306.19
- CanvasCamp cotton tarps
- White Duck Outdoors canvas awnings
- British Millerain waxed cotton covers
Codes often confused with 6306.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6306.12, which is reserved for tarpaulins made of synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon. Importers often confuse the two if they do not verify the base textile material. Another error involves HS code 3926.90, which covers plastic tarpaulins (poly-tarps). If a canvas tarpaulin is heavily coated with plastic to the point where the textile is no longer the essential character, it may be classified under Chapter 39. Furthermore, bulk canvas fabric that has not been 'made up' into a tarpaulin must be classified in Chapter 52 (for cotton) or Chapter 53 (for other vegetable fibers).
Top exporters and importers of HS 630619 (the code used for canvas tarpaulins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630619 (the code used for canvas tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 630619, not only canvas tarpaulins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $176M 42% of world exports
- 2 Poland $54M 13% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $23M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $414M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $38M 11% of world imports
- 2 France $30M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $26M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $338M 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 canvas tarpaulins
Brazil splits HS 6306.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6306.19.10Cotton tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds
- 6306.19.90Tarpaulins and awnings of other textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canvas tarpaulins
What is the HS code for Canvas tarpaulins?
The HS code for Canvas tarpaulins is 630619 (Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; of textile materials other than synthetic fibres). Canvas tarpaulins made of natural fibers like cotton are classified under HS code 6306.19.
How do I classify Canvas tarpaulins for customs?
Canvas tarpaulins is classified under HS code 630619 — Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; of textile materials other than synthetic fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the tarpaulin is made of polyester?
If the tarpaulin is made of synthetic fibers like polyester, it should be classified under HS code 6306.12 instead of 6306.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of canvas tarpaulins (HS 630619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630619 (the code used for canvas tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data were China ($176M, 42% of world exports), Poland ($54M) and Türkiye ($23M). World exports came to about $414M, 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 canvas tarpaulins (HS 630619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630619 (the code used for canvas tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($38M, 11% of world imports), France ($30M) and the United States ($26M). World imports came to about $338M, 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 Canvas tarpaulins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630619 for Canvas tarpaulins 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 canvas tarpaulins in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 630619 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for canvas tarpaulins depends on the product's details: 6306.19.10 (Cotton tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds), 6306.19.90 (Tarpaulins and awnings of other textiles).