Tarpaulins — HTS 6306
Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods
Chapter 63 › Heading 6306
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6306 is a broad product category for certain textile outdoor and camping articles. It groups tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents, including temporary canopies and similar structures; sails for boats, sailboards, or landcraft; and camping goods. The heading covers products that may look alike but can be classified differently based on their intended use, construction, and textile material.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, start with the product’s function and then follow the available breakdowns under heading 6306. The subheadings commonly distinguish product types and, in some branches, the material—such as whether the article is made from synthetic fibers or another textile. Review the complete tariff description, not just the first matching words, and confirm that the product meets any applicable notes or definitions.
What to check
- Identify the article’s primary use: tarpaulin, awning or sunblind, tent or temporary canopy, sail, or another camping good.
- Document the product’s textile fiber content, coating or lamination, and construction; these details may determine the applicable subheading.
- Check whether the item is imported complete, as a set, or as separate parts, because parts and accessories may require different classification analysis.
- Read every level of the 6306 subheading hierarchy and compare the full descriptions with the product’s physical characteristics.
- Verify the result against the current official HTSUS and, when the classification is uncertain, obtain a customs-broker review or consider requesting a binding ruling.
HTS heading 6306 summary
Tarpaulins is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6306.19 | Of other textile materials |
| 6306.22 | Of synthetic fibers |
| 6306.29 | Of other textile materials |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses |
| 6306.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6306.12.00.00 👉 | Of synthetic fibers (669) | 8.8% | Free | 90% |
| 6306.30.00 👉 | Sails | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6306?
Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.