Product classification
HS code for Women's cotton suit: 6204.12
Suits, women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's cotton suit under HS 6204.12
HS code 6204.12 is applied to women's or girls' suits made of woven cotton. According to the legal notes in Chapter 62 of the Harmonized System, a 'suit' is defined as a set of garments composed of two or three pieces made up in the same outer surface material. This set must include a suit coat or jacket and a second garment, which can be trousers, a skirt, or shorts. All components must be of the same fabric construction, color, and composition to qualify as a suit. They must also be of a corresponding or compatible size. This classification is essential for international trade as it distinguishes formal or professional sets from casual ensembles. The use of woven cotton provides a specific texture and durability that differentiates these items from knitted alternatives. Under General Interpretative Rule 3, if a set does not meet the strict definition of a suit, the components may need to be classified separately or as an ensemble.
- Covers
- Women's woven cotton pant suits
- Women's woven cotton skirt suits
- Women's woven cotton blazer and shorts sets
- Three-piece cotton suits (jacket, vest, and trousers)
- Also under 6204.12
- J.Crew cotton chino suit
- Banana Republic cotton suit
- Zara women's cotton blazer and trousers
- H&M cotton blend suit
- Tommy Hilfiger cotton suit
Codes often confused with 6204.12
Common mistake. A common error is confusing a suit (6204.12) with an ensemble (6204.22). An ensemble consists of several garments that are not all made of the same fabric or color but are put up for retail sale as a set. If the jacket and trousers have even a slight variation in weave or shade, they must be classified under 6204.22. Additionally, knitted suits are often misclassified here; they belong under 6104.19. Importers also frequently mistake men's cotton suits (6203.12) for women's. The distinction is usually made based on the side of the buttoning: women's garments typically close right-over-left.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620412 (the code used for women's cotton suit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620412 (the code used for women's cotton suit) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Greece, with 14% 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 620412, not only women's cotton suit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $14M 13% of world exports
- 2 China $12M 11% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $11M 10% of world exports
World total: $111M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Greece $14M 14% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $8.4M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$7.0M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $100M 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 suit
Brazil classifies women's cotton suit under NCM 6204.12.00: HS 6204.12 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 suit
What is the HS code for Women's cotton suit?
The HS code for Women's cotton suit is 620412 (Suits; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for a women's or girls' suit made of woven cotton is 6204.12. This requires the jacket and lower garment to match exactly in material and color.
How do I classify Women's cotton suit for customs?
Women's cotton suit is classified under HS code 620412 — Suits; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the jacket and pants are different colors?
If the components are made of different colors or fabrics, the set is classified as an ensemble under HS code 6204.22 rather than a suit under 6204.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's cotton suit (HS 620412)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620412 (the code used for women's cotton suit) in UN Comtrade data were India ($14M, 13% of world exports), China ($12M) and Pakistan ($11M). World exports came to about $111M, 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 suit (HS 620412)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620412 (the code used for women's cotton suit) in UN Comtrade data were Greece ($14M, 14% of world imports), Malaysia ($8.4M) and Russia (about $7.0M). World imports came to about $100M, 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 suit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620412 for Women's cotton suit 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 suit in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's cotton suit (HS 620412) is classified under NCM 6204.12.00.