HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6211.12 – Swimwear; women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted)
HS code 6211.12 is the 6-digit subheading for swimwear, women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted). It is used for women's woven bikini bottoms, girls' woven one-piece swimsuits, women's woven tankini tops, girls' woven rash guards (if woven) and women's woven swim skirts.
What HS 6211.12 covers
This HS code pertains to women's or girls' swimwear that is not knitted or crocheted, meaning it is constructed from woven fabrics like polyester, nylon, or various blends. This segment of the apparel market is highly dynamic, influenced by fashion cycles, seasonal demand, and evolving consumer preferences for style, comfort, and performance. Woven swimwear is often chosen for its structured fit, quick-drying capabilities, and resistance to environmental factors like chlorine and UV rays. Major importers include countries with strong fashion retail sectors, popular beach destinations, and high consumer spending, such as the United States, European Union members, and Australia. Exporters are typically countries with competitive textile and garment manufacturing, particularly in Asia, including China, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Trade considerations involve design trends, material innovation, and adherence to quality and safety standards. The 'not knitted or crocheted' criterion is essential for proper customs classification.
- Covers
- Women's woven bikini bottoms
- Girls' woven one-piece swimsuits
- Women's woven tankini tops
- Girls' woven rash guards (if woven)
- Women's woven swim skirts
- Women's woven swim dresses
- Examples
- Roxy woven bikinis
- O'Neill woven board shorts (for women)
- J.Crew woven swimsuits
- Athleta woven swim dresses
Codes often confused with 6211.12
Common mistake. The main point of confusion is with 611212 (women's/girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear), highlighting the importance of distinguishing between woven and knitted fabric construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 621112, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 621112 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 $37M 13% of world exports
- 2 Tunisia* ~$23M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $22M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $34M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $31M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $21M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $294M 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 6211.12
Brazil does not split HS 6211.12: its NCM code is 6211.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 62.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6211.12
What is HS code 621112?
HS code 621112 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Swimwear; women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted). This HS code pertains to women's or girls' swimwear that is not knitted or crocheted, meaning it is constructed from woven fabrics like polyester, nylon, or various blends. This segment of the apparel market is highly dynamic, influenced by fashion cycles, seasonal demand, and evolving consumer preferences for style, comfort, and performance. Woven swimwear is often chosen for its structured fit, quick-drying capabilities, and resistance to environmental factors like chlorine and UV rays. Major importers include countries with strong fashion retail sectors, popular beach destinations, and high consumer spending, such as the United States, European Union members, and Australia. Exporters are typically countries with competitive textile and garment manufacturing, particularly in Asia, including China, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Trade considerations involve design trends, material innovation, and adherence to quality and safety standards. The 'not knitted or crocheted' criterion is essential for proper customs classification.
What products fall under HS code 621112?
Women's woven bikini bottoms, girls' woven one-piece swimsuits, women's woven tankini tops, girls' woven rash guards (if woven), women's woven swim skirts, women's woven swim dresses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 621112?
The main point of confusion is with 611212 (women's/girls' knitted or crocheted swimwear), highlighting the importance of distinguishing between woven and knitted fabric construction.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 621112?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 621112 in UN Comtrade data were China ($37M, 13% of world exports), Tunisia (about $23M) and Italy ($22M). World exports came to about $281M, 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 621112?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 621112 in UN Comtrade data were France ($34M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($31M) and Germany ($21M). World imports came to about $294M, 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 621112 structured?
HS code 621112 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (62) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 621112?
In Brazil, HS code 621112 is NCM 6211.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.