Product classification
HS code for Polyester blouses: 6206.40
Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of polyester blouses under HS 6206.40
Polyester blouses for women or girls are classified under HS code 6206.40. This classification is driven by three main factors: the garment type (blouse, shirt, or shirt-blouse), the gender and age of the intended wearer (women or girls), and the material (man-made fibers). Crucially, Chapter 62 covers apparel that is not knitted or crocheted, meaning these are woven garments. If the blouse were knitted, it would fall under Chapter 61. The use of polyester, a man-made fiber, directs the classification to the .40 sub-heading. This code includes a variety of upper-body garments that do not have a full front opening or are styled specifically as blouses rather than utilitarian shirts. The classification also requires that the garment covers the upper part of the body. For customs purposes, the distinction between a shirt and a blouse is often based on the cut, the placement of buttons, and the presence of decorative elements.
- Covers
- Woven polyester blouses for women
- Girls' polyester shirt-blouses
- Synthetic fiber woven shirts for women
- Polyester tunics (blouse style)
- Chiffon polyester blouses (woven)
- Also under 6206.40
- ASOS polyester blouse
- Shein rayon shirt
- Uniqlo viscose top
- H&M satin blouse
- Zara polyester shirt
Codes often confused with 6206.40
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these items under 6106.20, which is for knitted or crocheted blouses of man-made fibers. The physical construction (woven vs. knitted) is the deciding factor. Another common misclassification is 6205.30, which is reserved for men's or boys' shirts. Additionally, if the blouse is made of silk, it would be classified under 6206.10, or if made of cotton, under 6206.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620640 (the code used for polyester blouses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620640 (the code used for polyester blouses) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 620640, not only polyester blouses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $996M 17% of world exports
- 2 Morocco $730M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $382M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $581M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $581M 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $468M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 polyester blouses
Brazil classifies polyester blouses under NCM 6206.40.00: HS 6206.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyester blouses
What is the HS code for Polyester blouses?
The HS code for Polyester blouses is 620640 (Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses made of woven man-made fibers (polyester) is 6206.40.
How do I classify Polyester blouses for customs?
Polyester blouses is classified under HS code 620640 — Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I tell if a blouse is woven or knitted?
Woven fabrics are made by interlacing yarns at right angles and generally do not stretch unless they contain elastic fibers, whereas knitted fabrics are made of interlocking loops and have inherent stretch.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyester blouses (HS 620640)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620640 (the code used for polyester blouses) in UN Comtrade data were China ($996M, 17% of world exports), Morocco ($730M) and Germany ($382M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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 polyester blouses (HS 620640)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620640 (the code used for polyester blouses) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($581M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($581M) and Japan ($468M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 Polyester blouses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620640 for Polyester blouses 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 polyester blouses in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyester blouses (HS 620640) is classified under NCM 6206.40.00.