Product classification
HS code for Synthetic tarpaulins: 6306.12
Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres.
Classification of synthetic tarpaulins under HS 6306.12
Synthetic tarpaulins are classified under HS code 6306.12. This classification is part of Section XI (Textiles) and Chapter 63 (Other made up textile articles). Heading 6306 covers heavy-duty textile articles such as tarpaulins, awnings, sunblinds, tents, and camping goods. The subheading 6306.12 is specific to tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds made of synthetic fibers. These products are generally characterized by their water-resistant or waterproof properties and are used for protection against weather. The classification is driven by the fact that the item is a "made up" textile article (hemmed, fitted with grommets, or reinforced at the edges) and is composed of synthetic materials like polyester or polyethylene woven fabrics, often coated or laminated with plastics. To fall under this code, the textile component must provide the essential character of the product, even if it is heavily coated.
- Covers
- Woven polyethylene tarpaulins
- Polyester awnings
- Synthetic fabric sunblinds
- Truck covers made of synthetic textile
- Groundsheets of synthetic fibers
- Also under 6306.12
- Tarpaflex heavy-duty tarps
- Sunbrella awnings
- Shade & Sail sunblinds
- ShelterLogic canopies
Codes often confused with 6306.12
Common mistake. Synthetic tarpaulins are often misclassified under 3926.90 if they are perceived as purely plastic products. However, if they are made from woven strips of plastic (like many blue tarps), they are considered textile articles of Section XI. They may also be confused with 6306.19, which covers tarpaulins made of other textile materials like cotton canvas.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630612 (the code used for synthetic tarpaulins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630612 (the code used for synthetic tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 630612, not only synthetic tarpaulins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 57% of world exports
- 2 Germany $204M 11% of world exports
- 3 Poland $76M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $214M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $204M 15% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $123M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 synthetic tarpaulins
Brazil classifies synthetic tarpaulins under NCM 6306.12.00: HS 6306.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about synthetic tarpaulins
What is the HS code for Synthetic tarpaulins?
The HS code for Synthetic tarpaulins is 630612 (Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; of synthetic fibres). The HS code for tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds made of synthetic fibers is 6306.12.
How do I classify Synthetic tarpaulins for customs?
Synthetic tarpaulins is classified under HS code 630612 — Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; of synthetic fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tents classified under the same HS code?
No, while tents are in the same heading (6306), they have their own subheadings, such as 6306.22 for tents of synthetic fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic tarpaulins (HS 630612)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630612 (the code used for synthetic tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 57% of world exports), Germany ($204M) and Poland ($76M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 synthetic tarpaulins (HS 630612)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630612 (the code used for synthetic tarpaulins) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($214M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($204M) and Switzerland ($123M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Synthetic tarpaulins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630612 for Synthetic tarpaulins 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 synthetic tarpaulins in Brazil?
In Brazil, synthetic tarpaulins (HS 630612) is classified under NCM 6306.12.00.