HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6210.10 – Garments; of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted)
HS code 6210.10 is the 6-digit subheading for garments, of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted). It is used for disposable medical gowns, felt industrial aprons, non-woven protective coveralls, felt theatrical costumes and non-woven lab coats.
What HS 6210.10 covers
This HS code covers garments made from felt or non-woven textile materials, which are not knitted or crocheted. These garments are often specialized, ranging from disposable protective wear in medical or industrial settings to unique fashion or theatrical items. The trade in these goods is significant for sectors requiring specific material properties like insulation, filtration, or disposability. Major importers include healthcare providers, industrial companies, and emergency services globally, particularly in North America and Europe. Exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing capabilities for technical textiles and garment production, such as China, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to safety and hygiene standards, especially for medical applications, and the ability to produce cost-effective, high-volume items. The unique construction of felt and non-wovens distinguishes these garments from traditional woven or knitted apparel.
- Covers
- Disposable medical gowns
- Felt industrial aprons
- Non-woven protective coveralls
- Felt theatrical costumes
- Non-woven lab coats
- Felt slippers
- Non-woven surgical drapes
- Examples
- DuPont Tyvek coveralls
- 3M disposable medical gowns
- Kimberly-Clark non-woven lab coats
- specific felt craft garments
Codes often confused with 6210.10
Common mistake. This code may be confused with other garments in Chapter 62 if the felt or non-woven characteristic is overlooked, or with 630790 for other made-up articles of non-wovens.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 621010, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 621010 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 $775M 32% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$204M 8.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$195M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $931M 35% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $203M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $152M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 6210.10
Brazil does not split HS 6210.10: its NCM code is 6210.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 62.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6210.10
What is HS code 621010?
HS code 621010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Garments; of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted). This HS code covers garments made from felt or non-woven textile materials, which are not knitted or crocheted. These garments are often specialized, ranging from disposable protective wear in medical or industrial settings to unique fashion or theatrical items. The trade in these goods is significant for sectors requiring specific material properties like insulation, filtration, or disposability. Major importers include healthcare providers, industrial companies, and emergency services globally, particularly in North America and Europe. Exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing capabilities for technical textiles and garment production, such as China, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to safety and hygiene standards, especially for medical applications, and the ability to produce cost-effective, high-volume items. The unique construction of felt and non-wovens distinguishes these garments from traditional woven or knitted apparel.
What products fall under HS code 621010?
Disposable medical gowns, felt industrial aprons, non-woven protective coveralls, felt theatrical costumes, non-woven lab coats, felt slippers, non-woven surgical drapes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 621010?
This code may be confused with other garments in Chapter 62 if the felt or non-woven characteristic is overlooked, or with 630790 for other made-up articles of non-wovens.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 621010?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 621010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($775M, 32% of world exports), Vietnam (about $204M) and Cambodia (about $195M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 621010?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 621010 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($931M, 35% of world imports), Mexico ($203M) and Germany ($152M). 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.
How is HS code 621010 structured?
HS code 621010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 621010?
In Brazil, HS code 621010 is NCM 6210.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.