Product classification
HS code for Infant cotton clothing: 6209.20
Garments and clothing accessories, babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of infant cotton clothing under HS 6209.20
Infant cotton clothing is classified under HS code 620920 because it falls within Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted (woven). The specific subheading 6209 is reserved for babies' garments and clothing accessories. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, the term \"babies' garments\" refers to clothing for young children of a body height not exceeding 86 centimeters. Cotton must be the predominant textile material by weight to satisfy this specific code. Classification is determined by General Interpretative Rules (GRI) 1 and 6, focusing on the fabric construction (woven) and the intended user (infants). If the garment is made of knitted cotton, it would move to Chapter 61. This distinction is critical for determining applicable duty rates and trade statistics, as woven and knitted goods often face different tariff barriers.
- Covers
- Woven cotton onesies
- Woven cotton baby bibs
- Infant cotton shirts (woven)
- Cotton baby trousers and rompers (woven)
- Cotton diapers (textile, woven)
- Infant cotton hats and mittens (woven)
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 611120. While both codes cover cotton baby clothes, 611120 is strictly for knitted or crocheted items, whereas 620920 is for woven items. Additionally, if the garment is designed for children taller than 86 cm, it must be classified under the respective headings for boys' (6203) or girls' (6204) apparel. Importers often confuse these based on style rather than fabric construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620920 (the code used for infant cotton clothing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620920 (the code used for infant cotton clothing) 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 infant cotton clothing.
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 infant cotton clothing
Brazil classifies infant cotton clothing 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 infant cotton clothing
What is the HS code for Infant cotton clothing?
The HS code for Infant cotton clothing is 620920 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The primary HS code for woven infant cotton clothing is 620920. If the clothing is knitted, the correct code is 611120.
How do I classify Infant cotton clothing for customs?
Infant cotton clothing 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.
Does this code include accessories like booties?
Yes, clothing accessories such as woven cotton booties and mittens for infants are included under 620920, provided they do not have applied soles.
Which countries are the top exporters of infant cotton clothing (HS 620920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620920 (the code used for infant cotton clothing) 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 infant cotton clothing (HS 620920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620920 (the code used for infant cotton clothing) 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 Infant cotton clothing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620920 for Infant cotton 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 cotton clothing in Brazil?
In Brazil, infant cotton clothing (HS 620920) is classified under NCM 6209.20.00.