Product classification
HS code for Throws: 6304.20
Furnishing articles, excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter.
Classification of throws under HS 6304.20
Throws, which are decorative and functional textile articles used to cover furniture or as light bedding, are classified under HS code 630420 or 630492/93/99 depending on their construction and material. However, following the specific subheading 630420, these are categorized as furnishing articles. Chapter 63 covers other made-up textile articles, sets, and worn clothing. Heading 6304 specifically targets furnishing articles excluding those of heading 9404 (which covers mattresses and heavy bedding). Throws are distinguished from blankets (6301) by their primary use as decorative room accessories or light coverings rather than heavy thermal bedding. The classification depends on the fact that these items are "made up" (hemmed or finished) and intended for interior furnishing. Note that 630420 specifically mentions bed nets in many tariff schedules, but general furnishing throws often fall into the residual categories of 6304.
- Covers
- Decorative sofa throws
- Lightweight bed throws
- Woven furnishing covers
- Knitted decorative wraps for furniture
- Textile bed runners
- Macramé or fringed decorative throws
- Also under 6304.20
- IKEA Tablecloths
- Zara Home Cushion Covers
- H&M Home Throws
- West Elm Wall Hangings
- Crate & Barrel Placemats
Codes often confused with 6304.20
Common mistake. Throws are most commonly misclassified under HS code 6301, which covers blankets and traveling rugs. The distinction is often subjective but usually depends on the weight and intended use; blankets are for warmth (bedding), while throws are for decoration (furnishing). Another common error is HS code 9404, which covers quilts, eiderdowns, and comforters. Items in 9404 are typically stuffed or internally padded, whereas throws are single or multi-layered textile fabrics without stuffing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630420 (the code used for throws), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630420 (the code used for throws) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 23% 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 630420, not only throws.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $178M 50% of world exports
- 2 India $91M 25% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$57M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $357M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $96M 23% of world imports
- 2 Mozambique $61M 15% of world imports
- 3 Sudan* ~$27M 6.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $416M 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 code for throws
Brazil classifies throws under NCM 6304.20.00: HS 6304.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about throws
What is the HS code for Throws?
The HS code for Throws is 630420 (Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter).
How do I classify Throws for customs?
Throws is classified under HS code 630420 — Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a cotton decorative throw?
A cotton decorative throw is typically classified under HS code 630492, though it falls under the general heading 6304 for furnishing articles.
Is a throw considered a blanket for customs purposes?
Not usually. If it is primarily decorative or for furniture protection, it is classified under 6304. If it is a heavy thermal item for sleeping, it is classified as a blanket under 6301.
Which countries are the top exporters of throws (HS 630420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630420 (the code used for throws) in UN Comtrade data were China ($178M, 50% of world exports), India ($91M) and Vietnam (about $57M). World exports came to about $357M, 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 throws (HS 630420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630420 (the code used for throws) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($96M, 23% of world imports), Mozambique ($61M) and Sudan (about $27M). World imports came to about $416M, 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 Throws the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630420 for Throws 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 throws in Brazil?
In Brazil, throws (HS 630420) is classified under NCM 6304.20.00.