What is the customs duty for Of synthetic fibres (code 630612)?

The standard EU customs duty rate for code 630612 is 12%. This rate applies to imports from third countries (erga omnes). Lower preferential rates may apply for countries with trade agreements.

What VAT applies to imports under code 630612?

The standard import VAT rate is 23%. VAT is calculated on the customs value plus duty and any applicable excise taxes.

What documents are needed to import goods under code 630612?

Importing goods under code 630612 may require 18 types of documents and certificates. See the tariff measures table on this page for details on required documentation.

How to calculate import costs for code 630612?

Use the Celna24 customs calculator — enter the goods value, country of origin, and code 630612, and the calculator will compute the duty, VAT, and total import cost.

CN 6306 12 – synthetic tarpaulins

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OTHER MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES; SETS; WORN CLOTHING AND WORN TEXTILE ARTICLES; RAGS›Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods

Of synthetic fibres

Standard EU duty

12%

VAT

23%

Additional duties / sanctions

0 rules

Docs required

18 docs

Y300Y301X865Y234L079Y084+12

Standard rates

Applies to	Type	Rate	Conditions	Regulation
ERGA OMNES	Third country duty	12%	—	R1789/03

Preferences

ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 9.6%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%

Notes

TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.

EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.

CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.

CD797A reference to Annex 5-A of Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11) should be made on the commercial invoice or any other commercial document.

CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)

TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.

CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf

CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.

Export control

CFD0798/13

Documents / references

Y300Y301

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y300— Import/export allowed after control
Y002Other conditions: Y301— Import/export allowed after control
Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

CD304The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned to the Central African Republic (‘CAR’) by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft shall be prohibited whether originating or not in their territories.The exemptions from this prohibition are foreseen in Article 2.1 of Council Decision 2013/798/CFSP.

Export control

HTR2309/22

Documents / references

X865Y234

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: X865— Import/export allowed after control
Y010Other conditions: Y234— Import/export allowed after control
Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM010181. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (“Common Military List”), as well as firearms, their parts and essential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Haiti or for use in Haiti.2. It shall be prohibited to:(a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance or brokering services related to military activities or the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List or firearms, their parts and essential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Haiti or for use in Haiti;(b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to military activities or the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List or firearms, their parts and essential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012, or the provision of related technical assistance or brokering services, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Haiti or for use in Haiti.3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or the provision of related financing or financial assistance, technical assistance, brokering services or personnel to the United Nations or a United Nations-authorised mission or to a security unit that operates under the command of the Government of Haiti, intended to be used by, or in coordination with, those entities and intended solely to further the objectives of peace and stability in Haiti.4. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or the provision of related financing or financial assistance, technical assistance, brokering services or personnel to Haiti, provided that the Sanctions Committee has approved such sale, supply, transfer or export, or the provision of related financing or financial assistance, technical assistance, brokering services or personnel in advance to further the objectives of peace and stability in Haiti.5. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or the provision of related financing or financial assistance, technical assistance or brokering services intended solely for humanitarian or protective use to Haiti, when intended to further the objectives of peace and stability in Haiti.

Entry into free circulation (quantitative limitation)

KPR0936/15

Documents / references

L079

Conditions

C001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: L079— Entry into free circulation allowed
C002Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled— The entry into free circulation is not allowed

Notes

CD236According to Regulation (EU) No 2015/936 (OJ L 160), free circulation is subject to the presentation of an import licence issued by the competent authority of a Member State, which shall be valid throughout the Union.

Restriction on entry into free circulation

KPR1836/17

Documents / references

Y084

Conditions

Y010Other conditions: Y084— Import/export allowed after control
Y999Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM880Goods from the Annex XIf of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Textiles)
CD446By way of derogation from Article 16h of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of textiles, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Import control

LYR0813/25

Documents / references

Y182

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y182— Import/export allowed after control
Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM01021Article 31. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (*) (the Common Military List), as well as firearms, their parts and essential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**), whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Libya or for use in Libya.

Export control

LYR0813/25

Documents / references

X866Y180Y181

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: X866— Import/export allowed after control
Y010Other conditions: Y180— Import/export allowed after control
Y020Other conditions: Y181— Import/export allowed after control
Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM010201. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in theCommon Military List of the European Union (*) (the Common Military List), as well as firearms, their parts andessential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and ofthe Council (**), whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Libya or foruse in Libya.3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to:(a) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or the provision of related technical assistance,brokering services, financing or financial assistance intended solely for humanitarian purposes or protective use;(b) protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Libya by UN personnel,personnel of the Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and developmentworkers and associated personnel for their personal use only;(c) the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or the provision of related technical assistance,brokering services, financing or financial assistance intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to theLibyan government.4. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transferor export of goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or the provision of technical assistance, brokeringservices, financing or financial assistance referred to in paragraph 2, provided that the Sanctions Committee hasapproved such sale, supply, transfer or export, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services,financing or financial assistance in advance.5. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transferor export of goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 or the provision of technical assistance, brokeringservices, financing or financial assistance referred to in paragraph 2 intended solely for security or disarmamentassistance to the Libyan government, provided that the Sanctions Committee has approved such sale, supply, transfer orexport, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services, financing or financial assistance in advance.6. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transferor export of arms, light weapons and related materiel, temporarily exported to Libya for the sole use of UN personnel,representative of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, provided that theMember State concerned has notified the Sanctions Committee in advance and the Sanctions Committee has not objected to that course of action within five working days of such a notification.

Import control on restricted goods and technologies

RUD0512/14

Documents / references

Y920

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import allowed
Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import is not allowed

Notes

TM839The import, purchase or transport of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts therefor, from Russia by nationals of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited (COUNCIL DECISION 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014). The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution of contracts or agreements concluded before 1 August 2014, and to the provision of spare parts and services necessary to the maintenance and safety of existing capabilities within the Union.
TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.

Export control on restricted goods and technologies

RUD0512/14

Documents / references

C052Y920

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
Y002Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.
CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.

Export control on restricted goods and technologies

SDR0747/14

Documents / references

C052Y920

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
Y002Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.
CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.

Export control on restricted goods and technologies

SSR0735/15

Documents / references

C052Y920

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
Y002Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.
CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.

Import control

UAR0692/14

Documents / references

N954U045U078U079Y997

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y997— Import allowed
Y002Other conditions: U078— Import allowed
Y003Other conditions: U079— Import allowed
Y005Other conditions: N954— Import allowed
Y007Other conditions: U045— Import allowed
Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import is not allowed

Notes

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Import control

UAR0263/22

Documents / references

N954U045U078U079Y984

Conditions

Y001Other conditions: Y984— Import/export allowed after control
Y002Other conditions: N954— Import/export allowed after control
Y005Other conditions: U045— Import/export allowed after control
Y006Other conditions: U078— Import/export allowed after control
Y007Other conditions: U079— Import/export allowed after control
Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control

Notes

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

FRsilver24-01747

Outdoor awning with polyester fabric and aluminum frame

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 3bGRI 5bGRI 6

DEgold421/24-1

Retractable awning with aluminum frame

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6

FRgold24-01809

Outdoor sunblind with polyester fabric and steel frame

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 3bGRI 5bGRI 6

DEgold358/24-1

Retractable awning with aluminum frame

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6

FRgold24-01834

Outdoor sunblind with polyester fabric and aluminum frame

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 3bGRI 5bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of synthetic tarpaulins

CN code 6306 12 covers tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds of man-made synthetic fibres. Polyester and polypropylene tarpaulins dominate the market. PVC-coated polyester tarpaulins, vehicle covers and polyester terrace awnings are typical products.

Regulatory requirements

Importing is subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 and REACH. PVC coatings are subject to REACH restrictions on phthalates and heavy metals.

Trade and customs

MFN duty rates must be verified in TARIC. Imports from China dominate. VAT applies.

Synthetic fibre tarpaulins — classification CN 6306 12

Synthetic fibre tarpaulins under CN 6306 12 carry a 12% EU duty. This covers polyester, nylon and polypropylene tarpaulins with PVC coating. The most commonly imported tarpaulin category due to durability and waterproofing. Major source is China.

Frequently asked questions

What does CN 6306 12 cover?

CN 6306 12 covers tarpaulins and awnings of synthetic fibres: polyester, polypropylene, PVC-coated synthetic base.

Are PVC-coated tarpaulins classified here?

Yes, if the base fabric is synthetic. PVC coating is a finish; the base material determines classification.

Which REACH restrictions apply to PVC tarpaulins?

PVC coatings are subject to REACH restrictions on phthalates (entries 51-52, Annex XVII) and heavy metals (cadmium, lead).

What duty applies to synthetic tarpaulins CN 6306 12?

Synthetic tarpaulins under CN 6306 12 carry a 12% EU duty. Includes PVC-coated polyester tarpaulins. Import VAT applies.

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