Product classification
HS code for Scarf: 6214.90
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of scarf under HS 6214.90
A scarf made of textile materials that are not knitted or crocheted and not made of silk, wool, or synthetic fibers is classified under HS code 6214.90. This code falls under Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are woven or made from textile fabrics (excluding knitted or crocheted items). Heading 6214 specifically includes shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, and veils. The subheading 6214.90 is a residual category for items made from "other textile materials," such as cotton, flax (linen), or hemp. The classification process involves identifying the manufacturing method (woven vs. knitted) and the fiber content. If the scarf is woven from cotton, it does not fit into the specific subheadings for silk (6214.10), wool (6214.20), or synthetic fibers (6214.30), thus falling into the 6214.90 category. This follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, which require classification based on the most specific description available in the nomenclature.
- Covers
- Woven cotton scarves
- Linen mufflers and shawls
- Hemp textile scarves
- Woven neck wraps made of ramie
- Non-knitted veils made of vegetable fibers
- Also under 6214.90
- Eileen Fisher linen scarves
- Patagonia hemp blend wraps
- Muji linen stoles
- The Citizenry linen scarves
- Ten Thousand Villages artisan scarves
Codes often confused with 6214.90
Common mistake. The most common error is confusing woven scarves (Chapter 62) with knitted or crocheted scarves, which belong in HS code 6117.10. Another frequent mistake is using 6214.30 for scarves made of artificial fibers (like rayon) instead of synthetic fibers (like polyester), or failing to identify the predominant fiber, which might lead to using 6214.90 when a more specific fiber code like 6214.20 (wool) is required.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621490 (the code used for scarf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621490 (the code used for scarf) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 13% 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 621490, not only scarf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $121M 32% of world exports
- 2 India $120M 31% of world exports
- 3 Italy $26M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $383M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$39M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $29M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $18M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $311M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 scarf
Brazil splits HS 6214.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6214.90.10Cotton shawls and scarves, not knitted
- 6214.90.90Shawls and scarves of other textiles, not knitted
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scarf
What is the HS code for Scarf?
The HS code for Scarf is 621490 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Scarf for customs?
Scarf is classified under HS code 621490 — Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a woven cotton scarf?
A woven cotton scarf is classified under HS code 6214.90.
What if the scarf is knitted?
If the scarf is knitted or crocheted, it must be classified under HS code 6117.10, regardless of the textile material used.
Which countries are the top exporters of scarf (HS 621490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621490 (the code used for scarf) in UN Comtrade data were China ($121M, 32% of world exports), India ($120M) and Italy ($26M). World exports came to about $383M, 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 scarf (HS 621490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621490 (the code used for scarf) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $39M, 13% of world imports), France ($29M) and the United Kingdom ($18M). World imports came to about $311M, 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 Scarf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621490 for Scarf 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 scarf in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 621490 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for scarf depends on the product's details: 6214.90.10 (Cotton shawls and scarves, not knitted), 6214.90.90 (Shawls and scarves of other textiles, not knitted).