Product classification
HS code for Viscose scarf: 6214.40
Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like, of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of viscose scarf under HS 6214.40
A viscose scarf is classified under HS code 6214.40. This classification falls within Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. Heading 6214 specifically includes shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, and veils. The subheading 6214.40 is designated for these items when they are made of artificial fibers, such as viscose rayon. The classification process involves identifying the construction method (woven vs. knitted) and the fiber content. If the scarf were knitted, it would move to heading 6117. Because viscose is a regenerated cellulose fiber, it is categorized as "artificial" rather than "synthetic" (like polyester). The item must be a finished accessory; fabric in the piece intended to be cut into scarves is classified as woven fabric in Chapter 55. The presence of fringes or embroidery does not usually change the heading but may affect the specific regional tariff code.
- Covers
- Woven viscose scarves
- Viscose rayon shawls
- Artificial fiber mufflers
- Viscose mantillas
- Rayon veils (non-knitted)
- Also under 6214.40
- Eileen Fisher Tencel scarves
- Anthropologie viscose wraps
- Nordstrom rayon scarves
- Mango modal blend shawls
- H&M viscose scarves
Codes often confused with 6214.40
Common mistake. The most frequent error is misclassifying the item under HS code 6214.30, which is for synthetic fibers (polyester, acrylic). Viscose is artificial, not synthetic. Another common mistake is using HS code 6117.10, which is only for knitted or crocheted scarves. If the scarf is made of silk, it belongs under 6214.10, and if made of wool, under 6214.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621440 (the code used for viscose scarf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621440 (the code used for viscose scarf) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 621440, not only viscose scarf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $56M 44% of world exports
- 2 Italy $15M 12% of world exports
- 3 Egypt $11M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $20M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $17M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $9.5M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $121M 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 viscose scarf
Brazil classifies viscose scarf under NCM 6214.40.00: HS 6214.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about viscose scarf
What is the HS code for Viscose scarf?
The HS code for Viscose scarf is 621440 (Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted)). A woven viscose scarf is classified under HS code 6214.40.
How do I classify Viscose scarf for customs?
Viscose scarf is classified under HS code 621440 — Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like; of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the viscose scarf is knitted?
If the scarf is knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under HS code 6117.10 rather than 6214.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of viscose scarf (HS 621440)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621440 (the code used for viscose scarf) in UN Comtrade data were China ($56M, 44% of world exports), Italy ($15M) and Egypt ($11M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 viscose scarf (HS 621440)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621440 (the code used for viscose scarf) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($20M, 16% of world imports), France ($17M) and the United States ($9.5M). World imports came to about $121M, 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 Viscose scarf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621440 for Viscose 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 viscose scarf in Brazil?
In Brazil, viscose scarf (HS 621440) is classified under NCM 6214.40.00.