HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6204.69 – Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)
HS code 6204.69 is the 6-digit subheading for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted). It is used for linen wide-leg trousers, silk palazzo pants, hemp utility shorts, ramie blend culottes and velvet breeches.
What HS 6204.69 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) category for women's and girls' lower body garments covers non-knitted or crocheted items made from textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibers. This includes garments crafted from linen, ramie, hemp, silk, or complex blends where no single excluded fiber predominates. These items often cater to niche markets, luxury segments, or specific sustainable fashion initiatives, reflecting a diverse range of material choices and design aesthetics. Importers typically include specialized boutiques, high-end fashion retailers, and eco-conscious brands in developed countries, seeking unique, natural, or premium products. Exporters can range from traditional textile-producing regions known for specific fibers (e.g., linen from Europe, silk from China) to smaller artisanal producers focusing on sustainable materials. Key aspects of trade involve accurate fiber identification, adherence to origin rules, and understanding consumer demand for natural or specialty fibers. The market is less about mass production and more about quality, craftsmanship, and unique material properties.
- Covers
- Linen wide-leg trousers
- Silk palazzo pants
- Hemp utility shorts
- Ramie blend culottes
- Velvet breeches
- Tencel blend trousers
- Modal blend shorts
- Examples
- Eileen Fisher linen pants
- Reformation silk trousers
- Patagonia hemp shorts
- COS Tencel blend trousers
Codes often confused with 6204.69
Common mistake. Misclassification can occur with 620461 (wool), 620462 (cotton), or 620463 (synthetic) if the primary fiber content is not correctly identified, or with 610469 if the garment is knitted.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 620469, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 620469 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 China $815M 14% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$649M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$446M 7.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $679M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $574M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $434M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 6204.69
Brazil does not split HS 6204.69: its NCM code is 6204.69.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 62.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6204.69
What is HS code 620469?
HS code 620469 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted). This 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) category for women's and girls' lower body garments covers non-knitted or crocheted items made from textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibers. This includes garments crafted from linen, ramie, hemp, silk, or complex blends where no single excluded fiber predominates. These items often cater to niche markets, luxury segments, or specific sustainable fashion initiatives, reflecting a diverse range of material choices and design aesthetics. Importers typically include specialized boutiques, high-end fashion retailers, and eco-conscious brands in developed countries, seeking unique, natural, or premium products. Exporters can range from traditional textile-producing regions known for specific fibers (e.g., linen from Europe, silk from China) to smaller artisanal producers focusing on sustainable materials. Key aspects of trade involve accurate fiber identification, adherence to origin rules, and understanding consumer demand for natural or specialty fibers. The market is less about mass production and more about quality, craftsmanship, and unique material properties.
What products fall under HS code 620469?
Linen wide-leg trousers, silk palazzo pants, hemp utility shorts, ramie blend culottes, velvet breeches, Tencel blend trousers, modal blend shorts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 620469?
Misclassification can occur with 620461 (wool), 620462 (cotton), or 620463 (synthetic) if the primary fiber content is not correctly identified, or with 610469 if the garment is knitted.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 620469?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 620469 in UN Comtrade data were China ($815M, 14% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $649M) and Cambodia (about $446M). World exports came to about $5.7B, 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 620469?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 620469 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($679M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($574M) and Spain ($434M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 620469 structured?
HS code 620469 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 620469?
In Brazil, HS code 620469 is NCM 6204.69.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.