Find HS Code and trade information for window decoration

Window Decoration

Window decoration encompasses a broad range of products and techniques used to enhance the aesthetic appearance of windows while often providing functional benefits such as light control, privacy, and insulation.

Materials

A diverse array of materials are employed in window decoration:

• Fabric: Commonly used for curtains, drapes, valances, and blinds. Materials range from sheer voile and lightweight cotton to heavy velvet and blackout fabrics.
• Wood: Used for blinds (mini, Venetian, vertical), shutters, and frames for decorative elements. Common wood types include basswood, faux wood (PVC or composite), and various hardwoods.
• Metal: Aluminum is frequently used for blinds, shades, and curtain rods. Wrought iron is utilized for decorative grilles and shutters.
• Plastic/PVC: Used for vinyl blinds, shades, and some shutter components. Offers affordability and moisture resistance.
• Paper: Bamboo shades, roller shades, and origami-style window coverings utilize paper-based materials.
• Glass: Stained glass, frosted glass, and decorative glass films are used for aesthetic effect and privacy.

Purpose & Function

• Aesthetic Enhancement: The primary purpose is often to improve the visual appeal of a room and complement the overall interior design.
• Light Control: Products range from sheer fabrics that diffuse light to blackout options that completely block it.
• Privacy: Window coverings offer varying degrees of privacy, from subtle filtering to complete obstruction of view.
• Insulation: Heavy fabrics and certain shade types can help reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, improving energy efficiency.
• UV Protection: Some materials and coatings can block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, protecting furniture and flooring from fading.
• Noise Reduction: Heavy fabrics can contribute to sound dampening.

Usage Scenarios

• Residential: Homes utilize window decorations extensively in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Commercial: Offices, hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces use window decorations for aesthetic purposes, light control, and privacy.
• Specific Rooms:
  • Bedrooms: Blackout curtains or shades are common for sleep.
  • Living Rooms: Drapes, curtains, or blinds for style and light control.
  • Bathrooms: Moisture-resistant blinds or shades for privacy.
  • Kitchens: Lightweight curtains or blinds that are easy to clean.

Common Types

• Curtains: Fabric panels, often unlined or lined, hung from a rod. Variations include:
  • Drapes: Heavier, more formal curtains, often lined and pleated.
  • Sheer Curtains: Lightweight, translucent fabrics that allow light to filter through.
• Blinds: Hard window coverings with horizontal or vertical slats.
  • Venetian Blinds: Horizontal slats that can be tilted to control light and privacy.
  • Mini Blinds: Smaller slats, often made of aluminum or vinyl.
  • Vertical Blinds: Vertical slats, suitable for large windows.
  • Roller Shades: Fabric that rolls up and down on a tube.
  • Roman Shades: Fabric that folds up in horizontal pleats.
  • Honeycomb/Cellular Shades: Shades with a cellular construction for insulation.
• Shutters: Solid or louvered panels, often made of wood or vinyl.
• Valances: Decorative fabric treatments hung above windows.
• Swags & Tails: Fabric draped in decorative curves.
• Window Films: Adhesive films applied to glass for privacy, UV protection, or aesthetic effect.

Based on the provided information, “window decoration” can potentially fall under several HS codes, depending on the specific material and construction. Here's a breakdown of relevant options:

• 7006001000: This code covers glass of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enameled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. Specifically, it applies to strips not over 15.2 cm in width, measuring over 2 mm in thickness, and having all longitudinal edges ground or otherwise smoothed or processed. This could include decorative glass pieces used in windows.

  • Chapter 70: Glass and glassware.
  • Heading 7006: Glass of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enameled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials.
  • Subheading 7006001000: Strips not over 15.2 cm in width, measuring over 2 mm in thickness, and having all longitudinal edges ground or otherwise smoothed or processed.

• 7006004010: This code also covers glass of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enameled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials. However, it applies to “Other” glass having an absorbent or reflecting layer. This could include decorative window films or glass with special coatings.

  • Chapter 70: Glass and glassware.
  • Heading 7006: Glass of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enameled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials.
  • Subheading 7006004010: Other, having an absorbent or reflecting layer.

• 9405418440: This code covers luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included. Specifically, it applies to “Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings” designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, and “Other”. This could include LED window decorations with built-in lighting.

  • Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; signboards, nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings.
  • Heading 9405: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included.
  • Subheading 9405418440: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings: Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Other: Other.

• 9405428440: Similar to the above, this code covers luminaires and lighting fittings, but applies to “Other” electric luminaires and lighting fittings designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, and “Other”.

  • Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; signboards, nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings.
  • Heading 9405: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included.
  • Subheading 9405428440: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings: Other, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Other: Other.

Regarding HS codes 9405418440 and 9405428440, both have a total tax rate of 58.9%, consisting of a 3.9% basic tariff, a 25.0% additional tariff, and a 30% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.

It is important to note that the correct HS code will depend on the specific materials and construction of the window decoration. If the decoration is made of glass, HS codes 7006001000 or 7006004010 may be appropriate. If the decoration includes lighting, HS codes 9405418440 or 9405428440 may be appropriate.