Product classification
HS code for Women's blouses: 6206.90
Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's blouses under HS 6206.90
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.
- Covers
- Silk blouses
- Linen shirts
- Ramie shirt-blouses
- Hemp woven tops
- Flax woven blouses
- Silk blend shirts (where silk predominates)
- Also under 6206.90
- Eileen Fisher linen shirt
- Everlane linen blouse
- Zara linen blend top
- Muji hemp shirt
- Frank & Eileen linen shirt
Codes often confused with 6206.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620690 (the code used for women's blouses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620690 (the code used for women's blouses) in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 620690, not only women's blouses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$234M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $173M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $167M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $229M 13% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $153M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $116M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 women's blouses
Brazil classifies women's blouses under NCM 6206.90.00: HS 6206.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about women's blouses
What is the HS code for Women's blouses?
The HS code for Women's blouses is 620690 (Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Women's blouses for customs?
Women's blouses is classified under HS code 620690 — Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's blouses (HS 620690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620690 (the code used for women's blouses) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $234M, 14% of world exports), India ($173M) and China ($167M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 women's blouses (HS 620690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620690 (the code used for women's blouses) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($229M, 13% of world imports), Thailand ($153M) and Germany ($116M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Women's blouses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620690 for Women's 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 women's blouses in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's blouses (HS 620690) is classified under NCM 6206.90.00.