Product classification
HS code for Baby cotton clothes: 6209.20
Garments and clothing accessories, babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of baby cotton clothes under HS 6209.20
HS code 620920 specifically covers garments and clothing accessories for babies, made of cotton, and not knitted or crocheted. This classification is determined by the garment's intended user (babies), its primary material (cotton), and its manufacturing method (woven, not knitted). The "babies'" distinction typically applies to garments up to a certain height, commonly 86 cm, ensuring they are clearly identifiable as infant wear. This code differentiates these items from general cotton apparel or knitted babywear, emphasizing the specific combination of material, age group, and textile construction. The woven nature means the fabric is formed by interlacing two or more sets of yarns at right angles, creating a stable and often durable material suitable for infant clothing.
- Covers
- Woven cotton rompers for infants
- Woven cotton dresses for babies
- Woven cotton shirts and blouses for newborns
- Woven cotton trousers and shorts for infants
- Woven cotton baby sleepsuits (non-knitted)
- Woven cotton bibs and booties for infants
- Also under 6209.20
- 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. Misclassification often arises when distinguishing between woven and knitted garments or between baby and child sizes. HS code 611120 covers "Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, of cotton." The key distinction is the manufacturing method: 611120 is for knitted or crocheted items, while 620920 is exclusively for woven items. Importers must accurately identify the textile construction to avoid errors. Another potential confusion is with HS code 620422, which is for "Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), of cotton." While it covers woven cotton garments, it is for women's or girls' sizes, not specifically for babies, which have distinct sizing and design considerations.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620920 (the code used for baby cotton clothes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620920 (the code used for baby cotton clothes) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 620920, not only baby cotton clothes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$291M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $190M 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $155M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $240M 20% of world imports
- 2 France $119M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $79M 6.4% of world imports
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 baby cotton clothes
Brazil classifies baby cotton clothes under NCM 6209.20.00: HS 6209.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about baby cotton clothes
What is the HS code for Baby cotton clothes?
The HS code for Baby cotton clothes is 620920 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for woven baby cotton clothes is 620920. This code specifically applies to garments and clothing accessories designed for infants, made from cotton, and manufactured by weaving rather than knitting or crocheting. It ensures precise categorization based on material, age group, and textile production method.
How do I classify Baby cotton clothes for customs?
Baby cotton clothes is classified under HS code 620920 — Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is "baby" defined for HS code 620920?
For classification purposes under HS code 620920, "babies'" garments typically refer to items suitable for infants up to a body height of 86 centimeters. This criterion helps distinguish babywear from clothing designed for older children or adults, ensuring consistent application of the tariff heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of baby cotton clothes (HS 620920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620920 (the code used for baby cotton clothes) 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 baby cotton clothes (HS 620920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620920 (the code used for baby cotton clothes) 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.
Is the HS code for Baby cotton clothes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620920 for Baby cotton 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 cotton clothes in Brazil?
In Brazil, baby cotton clothes (HS 620920) is classified under NCM 6209.20.00.