Product classification
HS code for Embroidery kits: 6308.00
Fabrics, woven and yarn, in sets, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes or similar textile articles, packaged for retail sale.
Classification of embroidery kits under HS 6308.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 6308.00
- Dimensions Cross Stitch Kits
- Vervaco Latch Hook Kits
- Anchor Embroidery Kits
- Bucilla Needlepoint Kits
- DMC Embroidery Floss Kits
Codes often confused with 6308.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630800 (the code used for embroidery kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630800 (the code used for embroidery kits) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 630800, not only embroidery kits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $23M 23% of world exports
- 2 Italy $16M 17% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $10M 10% of world exports
World total: $98M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $12M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $6.8M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $5.8M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $71M 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 code for embroidery kits
Brazil classifies embroidery kits under NCM 6308.00.00: HS 6308.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about embroidery kits
What is the HS code for Embroidery kits?
The HS code for Embroidery kits is 630800 (Fabrics, woven and yarn; in sets, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes or similar textile articles, packaged for retail sale). The HS code for embroidery kits packaged for retail sale, containing fabric and yarn, is 6308.00.
How do I classify Embroidery kits for customs?
Embroidery kits is classified under HS code 630800 — Fabrics, woven and yarn; in sets, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes or similar textile articles, packaged for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of embroidery kits (HS 630800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630800 (the code used for embroidery kits) in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 23% of world exports), Italy ($16M) and Singapore ($10M). World exports came to about $98M, 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 embroidery kits (HS 630800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630800 (the code used for embroidery kits) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($12M, 17% of world imports), France ($6.8M) and Germany ($5.8M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 Embroidery kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630800 for Embroidery kits 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 embroidery kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, embroidery kits (HS 630800) is classified under NCM 6308.00.00.