HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6209.20 – Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6209.20 is the 6-digit subheading for garments and clothing accessories, babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). It is used for cotton baby rompers, cotton baby dresses, cotton baby overalls, cotton baby jackets and cotton baby trousers.

What HS 6209.20 covers

This HS code encompasses non-knitted or non-crocheted garments and clothing accessories specifically designed for babies, made from cotton. This category is crucial in international trade, reflecting the global demand for comfortable, breathable, and natural fiber babywear. Major importers are typically developed countries with high birth rates and disposable income, such as the United States, European Union members, and Japan. Exporters are predominantly countries with strong textile manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Asia, like China, India, and Bangladesh. Key considerations for trade include stringent safety standards for baby products, such as flammability and lead content regulations, as well as ethical sourcing practices. The market is driven by both necessity and fashion trends, with a constant demand for new designs and sustainable options. Understanding the 'not knitted or crocheted' distinction is vital for correct classification, as cotton is a common material for both woven and knitted baby items.

Covers
  • Cotton baby rompers
  • Cotton baby dresses
  • Cotton baby overalls
  • Cotton baby jackets
  • Cotton baby trousers
  • Cotton baby hats
  • Cotton baby bibs
  • Cotton baby sleep sacks
Examples
  • Carter's cotton bodysuits
  • Gerber cotton onesies
  • Burt's Bees Baby cotton sleepwear
  • Aden + Anais cotton swaddles

Codes often confused with 6209.20

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 611120 (knitted or crocheted cotton baby garments) due to the material, making the 'not knitted or crocheted' distinction critical. It can also be mistaken for 620930 if the material is synthetic.

6111.20Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6209.30Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 620920, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 620920 in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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. 1 Bangladesh* ~$291M
  2. 2 China $190M
  3. 3 Spain $155M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $240M
  2. 2 France $119M
  3. 3 Spain $79M

World total: $1.2B 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 6209.20

Brazil does not split HS 6209.20: its NCM code is 6209.20.00.

  1. 6209.20.00 Babies' cotton garments and accessories, not knitDe algodão

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 62.09 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 6209.20

What is HS code 620920?

HS code 620920 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This HS code encompasses non-knitted or non-crocheted garments and clothing accessories specifically designed for babies, made from cotton. This category is crucial in international trade, reflecting the global demand for comfortable, breathable, and natural fiber babywear. Major importers are typically developed countries with high birth rates and disposable income, such as the United States, European Union members, and Japan. Exporters are predominantly countries with strong textile manufacturing capabilities, particularly in Asia, like China, India, and Bangladesh. Key considerations for trade include stringent safety standards for baby products, such as flammability and lead content regulations, as well as ethical sourcing practices. The market is driven by both necessity and fashion trends, with a constant demand for new designs and sustainable options. Understanding the 'not knitted or crocheted' distinction is vital for correct classification, as cotton is a common material for both woven and knitted baby items.

What products fall under HS code 620920?

Cotton baby rompers, cotton baby dresses, cotton baby overalls, cotton baby jackets, cotton baby trousers, cotton baby hats, cotton baby bibs, cotton baby sleep sacks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 620920?

This code is often confused with 611120 (knitted or crocheted cotton baby garments) due to the material, making the 'not knitted or crocheted' distinction critical. It can also be mistaken for 620930 if the material is synthetic.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 620920?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 620920 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $291M, 22% of world exports), China ($190M) and Spain ($155M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 620920?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 620920 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($240M, 20% of world imports), France ($119M) and Spain ($79M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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.

How is HS code 620920 structured?

HS code 620920 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 620920?

In Brazil, HS code 620920 is NCM 6209.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.