HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6106.90 – Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted
HS code 6106.90 is the 6-digit subheading for blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted. It is used for knitted wool blouses, silk blend shirt-blouses, linen knit tops, cashmere blend blouses and alpaca knit shirts.
What HS 6106.90 covers
This HS code encompasses women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses that are knitted or crocheted from textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres. This often includes garments made from luxurious natural fibers like wool, silk, linen, cashmere, or specialty blends. The trade in these items caters to a more niche, often high-end, fashion market, emphasizing quality, unique textures, and sustainable sourcing. Importers are typically luxury fashion retailers, high-end boutiques, and department stores in developed economies, seeking distinctive apparel. Exporters are often countries with strong textile manufacturing traditions, particularly those specializing in processing fine natural fibers or artisanal production. Key considerations for trade include material composition verification, ethical sourcing practices, and compliance with specific textile labeling requirements.
- Covers
- Knitted wool blouses
- Silk blend shirt-blouses
- Linen knit tops
- Cashmere blend blouses
- Alpaca knit shirts
- Ramie knit blouses
- Hemp knit tops
- Examples
- Eileen Fisher Linen Knit Blouse
- Loro Piana Cashmere Shirt
- Max Mara Wool Knit Top
- Stella McCartney Silk Blend Blouse
Codes often confused with 6106.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 610610 (cotton) or 610620 (man-made fibres) if the primary material composition is not accurately identified. Woven blouses of similar materials fall under Chapter 62.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 610690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 610690 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $71M 16% of world exports
- 2 Italy $58M 13% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $46M 10% of world exports
World total: $447M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $61M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $38M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$18M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6106.90
Brazil does not split HS 6106.90: its NCM code is 6106.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 61.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6106.90
What is HS code 610690?
HS code 610690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted. This HS code encompasses women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses that are knitted or crocheted from textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres. This often includes garments made from luxurious natural fibers like wool, silk, linen, cashmere, or specialty blends. The trade in these items caters to a more niche, often high-end, fashion market, emphasizing quality, unique textures, and sustainable sourcing. Importers are typically luxury fashion retailers, high-end boutiques, and department stores in developed economies, seeking distinctive apparel. Exporters are often countries with strong textile manufacturing traditions, particularly those specializing in processing fine natural fibers or artisanal production. Key considerations for trade include material composition verification, ethical sourcing practices, and compliance with specific textile labeling requirements.
What products fall under HS code 610690?
Knitted wool blouses, Silk blend shirt-blouses, Linen knit tops, Cashmere blend blouses, Alpaca knit shirts, Ramie knit blouses, Hemp knit tops
What are common misclassifications for HS code 610690?
This code can be confused with 610610 (cotton) or 610620 (man-made fibres) if the primary material composition is not accurately identified. Woven blouses of similar materials fall under Chapter 62.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 610690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 610690 in UN Comtrade data were India ($71M, 16% of world exports), Italy ($58M) and Pakistan ($46M). World exports came to about $447M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 610690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 610690 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($61M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($38M) and Iraq (about $18M). World imports came to about $398M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 610690 structured?
HS code 610690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (61) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 610690?
In Brazil, HS code 610690 is NCM 6106.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.