HS Code 6208

Women's Underwear and Nightwear

HS code 6208 covers women's and girls' woven slips, panties, nightdresses, and pyjamas, excluding knitted lingerie and brassieres.

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HS Code 6208 — Women's Underwear and Nightwear

This heading includes woven women's intimate apparel such as slips, petticoats, nightdresses, and pyjamas. It covers garments designed for sleeping or worn beneath other clothing, provided they are not knitted.

What's included

  • Woven nightdresses
  • Satin slips
  • Cotton pyjama sets for girls
  • Lace-trimmed woven negligees

What's excluded

  • Brassieres → use 6212 (Brassieres have a specific heading regardless of construction.)
  • Knitted panties → use 6108 (Knitted intimate apparel is under 6108.)

Common examples

  • Women's silk nightgown
  • Cotton floral pyjama set
  • Satin full slip undergarment
  • Girls' woven cotton camisole

Frequently asked questions

Are bathrobes included here?

Yes, women's bathrobes and dressing gowns (woven) are classified under 6208.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 10% - 16%
  • Documentation: Highly flammable materials may require specific safety testing certificates in the US and EU.
  • Typical shipping mode: LCL
  • Top exporters: China, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
  • Top importers: USA, Germany, France, Japan

Key takeaway

Woven construction is the key; differentiates between regular fashion and intimate/night apparel.

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