Product classification
HS code for Girls' swimwear: 6211.12
Swimwear, women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of girls' swimwear under HS 6211.12
HS code 6211.12 is the designated classification for women's or girls' swimwear that is constructed from woven fabrics, as opposed to knitted or crocheted materials. This classification falls under Chapter 62, which encompasses articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted. Woven fabrics are created by the interlacing of two sets of yarns—the warp and the weft—at right angles to each other. While less common in high-performance competitive swimwear, woven fabrics are frequently utilized for girls' fashion swimwear, board shorts, and certain types of beachwear that require more structural rigidity or a different aesthetic finish than knits. The classification process requires a careful examination of the fabric's weave. Under the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation, the primary focus for this code is the garment's function as swimwear and its woven construction. Unlike the knitted swimwear codes, 6211.12 does not differentiate between synthetic and natural fibers at the six-digit level, although many national tariff schedules provide further subdivisions for synthetic fibers. Accurate classification is essential for determining applicable tariffs, as woven garments often carry different duty rates and may be subject to different trade agreements or quotas compared to their knitted counterparts.
- Covers
- Girls' woven board shorts designed for swimming
- Woven polyester swim trunks for girls
- Fashion swimwear made from woven synthetic fabrics
- Woven beach cover-ups that meet the definition of swimwear
- Also under 6211.12
- 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 most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6112.41, which is for knitted synthetic swimwear. Importers often assume all swimwear is knitted, but woven board shorts must be under 6211.12. Another confusion arises with 6211.11, which is specifically for men's or boys' woven swimwear.
Top exporters and importers of HS 621112 (the code used for girls' swimwear), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 621112 (the code used for girls' swimwear) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 621112, not only girls' swimwear.
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 girls' swimwear
Brazil classifies girls' swimwear under NCM 6211.12.00: HS 6211.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about girls' swimwear
What is the HS code for Girls' swimwear?
The HS code for Girls' swimwear is 621112 (Swimwear; women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted)). For woven girls' swimwear, the correct HS code is 6211.12.
How do I classify Girls' swimwear for customs?
Girls' swimwear is classified under HS code 621112 — Swimwear; women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I tell if swimwear is woven or knitted?
Woven fabrics are made of interlacing threads at right angles and generally have less stretch than knitted fabrics, which are made of interlocking loops.
Which countries are the top exporters of girls' swimwear (HS 621112)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 621112 (the code used for girls' swimwear) 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 girls' swimwear (HS 621112)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 621112 (the code used for girls' swimwear) 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.
Is the HS code for Girls' swimwear the same in all countries?
The base HS code 621112 for Girls' swimwear 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 girls' swimwear in Brazil?
In Brazil, girls' swimwear (HS 621112) is classified under NCM 6211.12.00.