Product classification

HS code for Sailboard sails: 6306.30

Sails, for boats, sailboards or landcraft.

Classification of sailboard sails under HS 6306.30

Sailboard sails are classified under HS code 6306.30, which specifically covers sails for boats, sailboards, or landcraft. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GIR) of the Harmonized System, specifically GIR 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 6306 encompasses tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds; tents; sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; and camping goods. Since a sailboard sail is a textile article designed to harness wind power for propulsion, it falls squarely within this category. The material composition is typically synthetic textile fibers like polyester or monofilament film reinforced with scrim, which aligns with the scope of Chapter 63, covering other made-up textile articles. Even though these sails are used for sports, the specific heading for sails in Chapter 63 takes precedence over the general sports equipment heading in Chapter 95, following the principle that specific descriptions override general ones.

Covers
  • Dacron sailboard sails
  • Monofilm sails for windsurfing
  • Racing sails for sailboards
  • Training sails for beginner windsurfers
  • Replacement sails for land-sailing craft
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. The most frequent error is classifying sailboard sails under HS code 9506.29, which covers general equipment for water sports. While the sailboard itself (the board) is classified under 9506, the sails are specifically excluded from Chapter 95 by Note 1(t) to Section XX, which directs textile sails to Chapter 63. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 3926.90 if the sail is primarily made of plastic film, but because it functions as a sail, 6306.30 remains the correct designation.

9506.29Water sport equipment; water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards95.06Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools3926.90Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39

Top exporters and importers of HS 630630 (the code used for sailboard sails), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630630 (the code used for sailboard 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 sailboard sails.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Sri Lanka $48M
  2. 2 Denmark $29M
  3. 3 Germany $25M

World total: $252M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $30M
  2. 2 Germany $26M
  3. 3 France $20M

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 sailboard sails

Brazil splits HS 6306.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about sailboard sails

What is the HS code for Sailboard sails?

The HS code for Sailboard sails is 630630 (Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft). The HS code for sailboard sails is 6306.30, which falls under the category of made-up textile articles.

How do I classify Sailboard sails for customs?

Sailboard sails is classified under HS code 630630 — Sails; for boats, sailboards or landcraft. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are windsurfing masts and booms classified with the sails?

No, masts and booms are generally classified under 9506.29 as parts and accessories of sailboards, whereas the sails must be classified separately under 6306.30.

Which countries are the top exporters of sailboard sails (HS 630630)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630630 (the code used for sailboard 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 sailboard sails (HS 630630)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 630630 (the code used for sailboard 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 Sailboard sails the same in all countries?

The base HS code 630630 for Sailboard 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 sailboard sails in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 630630 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for sailboard sails depends on the product's details: 6306.30.10 (Sails of synthetic fibres), 6306.30.90 (Sails of other textile materials).