Product classification
HS code for Silk scarf: 6214.10
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of silk scarf under HS 6214.10
Silk scarves are classified under HS code 6214.10. This code is part of Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. Heading 6214 specifically includes shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils, and similar items. The subheading 6214.10 is designated for these items when they are made of silk or silk waste. The classification is determined by the function of the article (an accessory worn around the neck or head) and its material composition. Because most high-end silk scarves are woven rather than knitted, they fall under Chapter 62 rather than Chapter 61, following the General Rules of Interpretation.
- Covers
- Woven silk neck scarves
- Silk shawls and wraps
- Silk mufflers for winter wear
- Silk mantillas and veils
- Square silk scarves (carrés)
- Also under 6214.10
- Hermès silk scarves
- Gucci silk shawls
- Ferragamo silk foulards
- Dior silk twill scarves
- Versace silk mufflers
Codes often confused with 6214.10
Common mistake. Silk scarves are frequently misclassified under HS code 6117.10, which is the correct code only if the scarf is knitted or crocheted. Another common point of confusion is HS code 6213.90, which covers handkerchiefs. To be classified as a scarf (6214) rather than a handkerchief (6213), the item must generally have dimensions where no side exceeds 60 cm for handkerchiefs; larger square items are usually treated as scarves. Additionally, scarves made of wool or fine animal hair are classified under 6214.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621410 (the code used for silk scarf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621410 (the code used for silk scarf) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 621410, not only silk scarf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $299M 43% of world exports
- 2 Italy $182M 26% of world exports
- 3 India $64M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $701M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $89M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $85M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $63M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $734M 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 silk scarf
Brazil classifies silk scarf under NCM 6214.10.00: HS 6214.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silk scarf
What is the HS code for Silk scarf?
The HS code for Silk scarf is 621410 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for a woven silk scarf is 6214.10.
How do I classify Silk scarf for customs?
Silk scarf is classified under HS code 621410 — Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a silk bandana classified as a scarf?
Yes, if the bandana is made of woven silk and exceeds the size limits of a handkerchief, it is typically classified under 6214.10 as a scarf or similar accessory.
Which countries are the top exporters of silk scarf (HS 621410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621410 (the code used for silk scarf) in UN Comtrade data were France ($299M, 43% of world exports), Italy ($182M) and India ($64M). World exports came to about $701M, 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 silk scarf (HS 621410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621410 (the code used for silk scarf) in UN Comtrade data were France ($89M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($85M) and China ($63M). World imports came to about $734M, 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 Silk scarf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621410 for Silk 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 silk scarf in Brazil?
In Brazil, silk scarf (HS 621410) is classified under NCM 6214.10.00.