Product classification
HS code for Baby clothes: 6209.90
Garments and clothing accessories, babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of baby clothes under HS 6209.90
Baby clothes made from textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibers, and which are not knitted or crocheted, are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 620990. This code falls within Chapter 62, which covers "Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted." Heading 6209 specifically addresses "Babies' garments and clothing accessories." The subheadings under 6209 differentiate based on the textile material composition. HS 620990 is the residual category for baby garments made from "other textile materials," meaning materials like wool, silk, linen, ramie, or blends where cotton or synthetic fibers are not the predominant component. The key criteria for this classification are that the garment is for babies, it is not knitted or crocheted, and its primary textile composition is neither cotton nor synthetic.
- Covers
- Baby dresses, rompers, bodysuits, sleepsuits, shirts, trousers, skirts, hats, mittens, booties, and bibs made from woven wool
- Baby garments made from woven silk or linen
- Baby clothes made from woven blends of natural fibers (e.g., wool/linen) where cotton or synthetics are not predominant
- Non-knitted/non-crocheted baby clothing accessories of "other" textile materials
- Also under 6209.90
- Mori bamboo sleepsuits
- Little Goodall wool coats
- Jacadi linen outfits
- Petit Bateau (for non-cotton/synthetic items)
Codes often confused with 6209.90
Common mistake. Misclassification of baby clothes is common due to variations in material composition and manufacturing methods. HS 620990 is often confused with other subheadings within 6209, such as HS 620920 for baby garments of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) and HS 620930 for baby garments of synthetic fibers (not knitted or crocheted). The distinction lies solely in the predominant textile material. A more significant area of confusion arises with HS 6111, which covers "Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted." The crucial difference here is the manufacturing process: 620990 is for non-knitted/non-crocheted items, while 6111 is for knitted or crocheted items, regardless of material. Careful examination of both material composition and construction method is essential for accurate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620990 (the code used for baby clothes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620990 (the code used for baby clothes) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 620990, not only baby clothes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $44M 19% of world exports
- 2 Italy $24M 11% of world exports
- 3 Spain $18M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $225M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$24M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $15M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Italy $9.3M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $194M 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 codes for baby clothes
Brazil splits HS 6209.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6209.90.10Non-knit wool/fine hair baby garments, accessories
- 6209.90.90Non-knit baby garments, accessories, other fibres
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby clothes
What is the HS code for Baby clothes?
The HS code for Baby clothes is 620990 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Baby clothes for customs?
Baby clothes is classified under HS code 620990 — Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for baby clothes made of woven linen?
The HS code for baby clothes made of woven linen is 620990, as linen is considered an "other textile material" and the garment is not knitted or crocheted.
How does HS 620990 differ from HS 6111?
HS 620990 covers baby garments and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted and are made from textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibers. In contrast, HS 6111 specifically covers baby garments and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted, regardless of their textile composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby clothes (HS 620990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620990 (the code used for baby clothes) in UN Comtrade data were India ($44M, 19% of world exports), Italy ($24M) and Spain ($18M). World exports came to about $225M, 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 baby clothes (HS 620990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620990 (the code used for baby clothes) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $24M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and Italy ($9.3M). World imports came to about $194M, 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.
Is the HS code for Baby clothes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620990 for Baby clothes is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for baby clothes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 620990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for baby clothes depends on the product's details: 6209.90.10 (Non-knit wool/fine hair baby garments, accessories), 6209.90.90 (Non-knit baby garments, accessories, other fibres).