HS Code 62.08 – Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6208 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted). Heading 6208 of the Harmonized System (HS) is dedicated to women's or girls' garments that are specifically *not* knitted or crocheted, focusing on innerwear, nightwear, and loungewear. This encompasses a broad array of articles including singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles. The defining characteristics for classification under this heading are the gender (women's or girls') and the non-knitted/crocheted manufacturing process, typically meaning woven fabrics. This classification is crucial for maintaining distinct categories within Chapter 62, separating these items from men's or boys' equivalents (6207) and from babies' garments (6209), as well as from similar knitted items found in Chapter 61 (specifically 6108). Key sub-categories include various styles of woven panties, briefs, slips (full or half), petticoats, camisoles, nightgowns, pajama sets, and luxurious negligees or bathrobes. Understanding the scope and boundaries is essential for accurate trade compliance, as misclassification can lead to incorrect duties, penalties, or issues with quotas and origin declarations. The global trade in these items is substantial, reflecting diverse consumer preferences and fashion trends. As part of Chapter 62, this heading reinforces the classification of non-knitted apparel, providing a specific home for women's and girls' foundational and intimate garments.

Women's woven cotton panties, girls' woven pajama sets, women's silk slips, women's satin nightdresses, girls' woven briefs, women's linen petticoats, women's chiffon negligees, girls' woven bathrobes, women's flannel pyjama bottoms, women's woven camisoles, women's woven lounge shorts, girls' woven vests, women's woven full slips, women's woven chemises, women's woven dressing gowns, women's woven undergarments, women's woven robes, women's woven sleepwear, girls' woven sleepwear, women's woven pajama tops, girls' woven pajama tops, women's woven undershirts, women's woven lounge pants, women's woven nightshirts

A common classification error for goods in HS 6208 is confusing woven items with their knitted or crocheted counterparts. For instance, knitted women's panties or nightdresses belong in 6108, not 6208. Another frequent mistake is classifying men's or boys' garments (e.g., men's woven pajamas) here instead of 6207, or babies' garments (e.g., baby woven dresses) instead of 6209. The critical differentiators are the textile manufacturing method (woven vs. knitted), the gender of the wearer, and the age group, all of which significantly impact the correct HS code.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6208 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 39% of world exports), India ($230M) and Türkiye ($188M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 6208 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($506M, 19% of world imports), France ($206M) and Germany ($168M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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.

HS code 6208 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 62 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (08) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.