HS Code for Embroidery kits

Embroidery kits are classified under HS code 6308.00. This heading is unique because it classifies "sets" consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths, or similar textile articles, provided they are packaged for retail sale. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 3(b), which deals with goods put up in sets for retail sale. Instead of classifying the fabric, yarn, and needle separately, the entire kit is treated as a single entity under 6308.00. This simplifies the customs process for DIY craft products that contain multiple textile components intended to be used together to create a finished embroidered item. The kit must be intended for the creation of a textile article; sets for making items not mentioned (like plastic crafts) do not fall under this heading.

Products Included

• Cross-stitch kits including fabric and thread
• Needlepoint sets with printed canvas
• Tapestry making kits
• DIY embroidered tablecloth kits
• Embroidery sets for cushions or serviettes
• Crewel embroidery kits

Common Misclassification

Embroidery kits are sometimes misclassified as toys under HS code 9503 if they are marketed for children. However, if the kit results in a functional textile article (like a rug or cloth), 6308.00 is the correct classification. Another error is classifying the components separately (e.g., 5205 for cotton yarn and 5208 for fabric), which ignores the "set" rule established by heading 6308.

FAQ

What is the HS code for embroidery kits?

The HS code for embroidery kits packaged for retail sale, containing fabric and yarn, is 6308.00.

Must the kit include a needle to be classified here?

No, the presence of a needle is optional. The essential components for classification under 6308.00 are the woven fabric and the yarn.