HS Code for Women's blouses

HS code 620690 is a residual category for women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses made from woven textile materials not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.) within heading 6206. This typically includes luxury or specialty fibers such as silk, linen, or ramie. The classification requires the garment to be woven. If the garment is knitted, it would fall under Chapter 61. Heading 6206 specifically excludes garments with pockets below the waist or a ribbed waistband, which would classify them as jackets. The determination of whether a garment is a blouse or a shirt depends on its cut and style, but for the purposes of this HS code, both are grouped together. The use of 'other textile materials' makes this a catch-all category for high-end or non-traditional fabrics. Importers must be careful to distinguish between pure silk and silk blends, as the percentage of fiber can sometimes shift the classification to a different subheading if the blend contains a majority of cotton or man-made fibers. The Harmonized System requires that the material with the highest weight percentage usually determines the classification, unless specific section or chapter notes dictate otherwise. This code is essential for tracking the trade of non-cotton and non-synthetic apparel, which often carries different economic implications for domestic industries. A shirt-blouse is generally understood to be a garment with a collar and a full front opening, whereas a blouse may be a pull-over style. Both are covered here if they are woven and made of the specified 'other' fibers like hemp or flax.

Products Included

• Silk blouses
• Linen shirts
• Ramie shirt-blouses
• Hemp woven tops
• Flax woven blouses
• Silk blend shirts (where silk predominates)

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include 620630 for cotton blouses and 620640 for man-made fiber blouses. If the blouse is knitted rather than woven, it must be classified under heading 6106. Using the wrong code can lead to incorrect duty payments.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a silk blouse?

A woven silk blouse for women is classified under HS code 620690.

Does this code include t-shirts?

No, t-shirts are typically knitted and are classified under heading 6109, regardless of the fiber content.