Product classification
HS code for Petticoats: 6208.19
Slips and petticoats, women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of petticoats under HS 6208.19
Petticoats and slips for women or girls are classified under HS code 6208.19 when they are made from textile materials other than man-made fibers and are not knitted or crocheted. This classification falls within Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are woven. Heading 6208 specifically addresses women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligées, bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles. The sub-classification 6208.19 is a residual category for items made of natural fibers such as cotton, silk, or linen. To be classified here, the garment must be a woven undergarment designed to be worn beneath a skirt or dress to provide shape or prevent transparency. The distinction between 6208.19 and other subheadings is based entirely on the fiber content and the method of construction. If the garment were made of synthetic or artificial fibers like polyester or nylon, it would move to 6208.11. Furthermore, the construction method is critical; if the item were produced via knitting, it would be moved to Chapter 61. This code ensures that traditional woven undergarments made from natural materials are grouped together for tariff and statistical purposes.
- Covers
- Cotton petticoats (woven)
- Silk slips (woven)
- Linen under-skirts
- Woven petticoats made of wool or fine animal hair
- Hemp fiber slips
- Also under 6208.19
- Natori Silk Chemise
- Hanro Cotton Slip
- Eileen West Cotton Lawn Slip
- Lunya Washable Silk Slip Dress
Codes often confused with 6208.19
Common mistake. Petticoats are often misclassified under 6208.11 if the importer fails to identify the fiber content correctly; 6208.11 is strictly for man-made fibers. Another common error is using 6108.19, which is the code for knitted or crocheted petticoats. Because many modern undergarments are jersey-knit, they often belong in Chapter 61 rather than Chapter 62. Additionally, decorative outer skirts are sometimes wrongly placed here, but they should be under 6204.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620819 (the code used for petticoats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620819 (the code used for petticoats) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 17% 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 620819, not only petticoats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $11M 24% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $8.5M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $6.6M 14% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $8.9M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $6.0M 12% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $3.2M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $51M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 petticoats
Brazil classifies petticoats under NCM 6208.19.00: HS 6208.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about petticoats
What is the HS code for Petticoats?
The HS code for Petticoats is 620819 (Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' petticoats and slips made of woven textile materials other than man-made fibers is 6208.19.
How do I classify Petticoats for customs?
Petticoats is classified under HS code 620819 — Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the petticoat is made of a cotton-polyester blend?
If the man-made fibers (polyester) predominate by weight, the item must be classified under 6208.11. If cotton predominates, it remains under 6208.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of petticoats (HS 620819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620819 (the code used for petticoats) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($11M, 24% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($8.5M) and India ($6.6M). World exports came to about $48M, 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 petticoats (HS 620819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620819 (the code used for petticoats) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($8.9M, 17% of world imports), France ($6.0M) and Thailand ($3.2M). World imports came to about $51M, 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 Petticoats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620819 for Petticoats 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 petticoats in Brazil?
In Brazil, petticoats (HS 620819) is classified under NCM 6208.19.00.