Product classification
HS code for Silk blouses: 6206.10
Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of silk blouses under HS 6206.10
Silk blouses for women or girls are classified under HS code 6206.10. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. The specific subheading 6206.10 is designated for garments made of silk or silk waste. Classification is based on three primary criteria: the gender of the intended wearer (women or girls), the type of garment (blouse, shirt, or shirt-blouse), and the material composition (silk). Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the woven nature of the fabric excludes it from Chapter 61, while the high silk content directs it to the first subheading of 6206.
- Covers
- Woven silk blouses with button closures
- Silk shirt-blouses for women
- Silk tunics and tops (not knitted)
- Silk waste blouses
- Embellished silk shirts for girls
- Also under 6206.10
- Hermes silk blouse
- Ralph Lauren silk shirt
- Equipment silk shirt
- LilySilk silk blouse
- Cuyana washable silk top
Codes often confused with 6206.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6106.10, which covers silk blouses that are knitted or crocheted. Importers must distinguish between the construction of the fabric; woven items belong in 6206, while knitted items belong in 6106. Another frequent error involves men's silk shirts, which are classified under 6205.90. Additionally, if the blouse is made of a blend where silk is not the predominant textile by weight, it may fall under 6206.30 (cotton) or 6206.40 (man-made fibers) depending on the chief weight material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620610 (the code used for silk blouses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620610 (the code used for silk blouses) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 620610, not only silk blouses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $192M 35% of world exports
- 2 France $81M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $65M 12% of world exports
World total: $552M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $92M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $67M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $57M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $582M 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 silk blouses
Brazil classifies silk blouses under NCM 6206.10.00: HS 6206.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silk blouses
What is the HS code for Silk blouses?
The HS code for Silk blouses is 620610 (Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' woven silk blouses is 6206.10.
How do I classify Silk blouses for customs?
Silk blouses is classified under HS code 620610 — Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include silk t-shirts?
Generally, no. T-shirts are typically knitted garments and would be classified under heading 6109. If the garment is a woven silk top that does not meet the definition of a blouse or shirt, it might be classified under 6211.
Which countries are the top exporters of silk blouses (HS 620610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620610 (the code used for silk blouses) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($192M, 35% of world exports), France ($81M) and China ($65M). World exports came to about $552M, 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 silk blouses (HS 620610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620610 (the code used for silk blouses) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 16% of world imports), France ($67M) and Italy ($57M). World imports came to about $582M, 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 Silk blouses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620610 for Silk 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 silk blouses in Brazil?
In Brazil, silk blouses (HS 620610) is classified under NCM 6206.10.00.