HS Code 6209

Babies' Woven Clothing and Accessories

HS code 6209 covers babies' woven garments and clothing accessories, excluding knitted babywear, usually for infants up to 86 cm in height.

4-digit Section XILCL

HS Code 6209 — Babies' Woven Clothing and Accessories

This code is dedicated to woven garments for infants, typically defined as children no taller than 86 cm. It includes items like baby suits, dresses, and nappies made of woven fabric.

What's included

  • Woven baby rompers
  • Infant dresses (woven)
  • Baby bibs (woven)
  • Baby hats and booties (woven)

What's excluded

  • Knitted baby grows → use 6111 (Most stretch babywear is knitted and falls under 6111.)
  • Disposable nappies → use 9619 (Classified under sanitary articles heading 9619.)

Common examples

  • Newborn woven cotton sunsuit
  • Embroidered baby christening gown
  • Infant woven corduroy dungarees
  • Woven fabric baby bonnet

Frequently asked questions

What size defines a 'baby' for HS classification?

Commercial practice usually covers children up to 86 cm (approx. 18-24 months), but specific local customs rules may vary slightly.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
  • Documentation: Very strict compliance required for small parts (buttons, snaps) due to choking hazard regulations (CPSIA, REACH).
  • Typical shipping mode: LCL
  • Top exporters: China, India, Bangladesh, Thailand
  • Top importers: USA, UK, Germany, Australia

Key takeaway

Height/Size based classification; woven babywear often attracts lower duty than adult clothing in some regions.

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