Product classification
HS code for Infant clothing: 6209.90
Garments and clothing accessories, babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of infant clothing under HS 6209.90
Infant clothing made from textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibers, and which are not knitted or crocheted, is classified under HS code 6209.90. Chapter 62 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are woven or made from textile fabrics. Heading 6209 is specifically reserved for \"babies' garments and clothing accessories.\" According to the Chapter Notes, the term \"babies\" refers to young children of a body height not exceeding 86 cm. Within this heading, the subheadings are organized by the constituent material. While 6209.20 covers cotton and 6209.30 covers synthetic fibers, 6209.90 acts as the residual category for garments made from materials such as wool, silk, flax, or artificial fibers. The classification is determined by two main factors: the size of the garment (intended for infants) and the fiber composition of the fabric. It is important to note that this code only applies to woven garments; any clothing that is knitted or crocheted must be classified in Chapter 61. This subheading includes a wide range of items, from dresses and trousers to bibs and mittens, provided they are made from the specified \"other\" textile materials and meet the size requirements for infants.
- Covers
- Woven silk baby dresses
- Woolen woven infant coats
- Linen baby rompers (not knitted)
- Infant clothing accessories made of flax
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with Chapter 61 (e.g., 6111.90), which covers knitted or crocheted babies' garments. Additionally, if the garment is made of cotton, it must be classified under 6209.20, or if made of synthetic fibers, under 6209.30. Size is also a factor; garments for children taller than 86 cm move to general clothing codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620990 (the code used for infant clothing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620990 (the code used for infant clothing) 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 infant clothing.
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 infant clothing
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 infant clothing
What is the HS code for Infant clothing?
The HS code for Infant clothing is 620990 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)). For woven infant clothing made of materials other than cotton or synthetic fibers, the HS code is 6209.90.
How do I classify Infant clothing for customs?
Infant clothing 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 height limit for \"babies' garments\"?
In the Harmonized System, babies' garments are generally defined as those intended for children not exceeding 86 cm in height.
Which countries are the top exporters of infant clothing (HS 620990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620990 (the code used for infant clothing) 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 infant clothing (HS 620990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620990 (the code used for infant clothing) 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 Infant clothing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620990 for Infant clothing 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 infant clothing in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 620990 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for infant clothing 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).