Product classification
HS code for Women's cotton briefs: 6208.91
Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's cotton briefs under HS 6208.91
Women's cotton briefs are classified under HS code 6208.91 because they fall within Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. Heading 6208 specifically encompasses women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles. The classification is further refined by the material composition; the suffix .91 denotes that the primary material is cotton. To qualify for this code, the garment must be constructed from woven fabric rather than knitted fabric, and the cotton content must typically be the predominant textile material by weight. This classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, ensuring that the product is categorized by its specific function as undergarment and its material origin.
- Covers
- Woven cotton panties
- Woven cotton briefs
- Cotton hipsters (non-knitted)
- Cotton bikini-style undergarments (woven)
- Girls' cotton briefs (woven)
- Also under 6208.91
- Hanes Women's Woven Cotton Briefs
- Lands' End Women's Cotton Robe
- Eileen West Cotton Nightgown (if also a dressing gown)
- Calvin Klein Cotton Woven Shorts
Codes often confused with 6208.91
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 6108.21. While both codes cover cotton briefs, 6108.21 is reserved for knitted or crocheted articles. Since the vast majority of modern underwear is knitted for stretch, 6208.91 is often incorrectly applied to jersey-knit cotton panties. Additionally, if the briefs are made of synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, they should be classified under 6208.92, not 6208.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620891 (the code used for women's cotton briefs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620891 (the code used for women's cotton briefs) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 620891, not only women's cotton briefs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $204M 27% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $118M 16% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$67M 8.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $757M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $181M 26% of world imports
- 2 France $85M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $65M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $694M 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 cotton briefs
Brazil classifies women's cotton briefs under NCM 6208.91.00: HS 6208.91 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 cotton briefs
What is the HS code for Women's cotton briefs?
The HS code for Women's cotton briefs is 620891 (Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' cotton briefs that are not knitted or crocheted is 6208.91.
How do I classify Women's cotton briefs for customs?
Women's cotton briefs is classified under HS code 620891 — Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6208.91 and 6108.21?
The distinction lies in the fabric construction. Use 6208.91 for woven fabrics (which do not have the looped structure of knits) and 6108.21 for knitted or jersey fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's cotton briefs (HS 620891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620891 (the code used for women's cotton briefs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($204M, 27% of world exports), Türkiye ($118M) and Vietnam (about $67M). World exports came to about $757M, 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 cotton briefs (HS 620891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620891 (the code used for women's cotton briefs) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($181M, 26% of world imports), France ($85M) and Germany ($65M). World imports came to about $694M, 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 cotton briefs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620891 for Women's cotton briefs 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 cotton briefs in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's cotton briefs (HS 620891) is classified under NCM 6208.91.00.