Product classification
HS code for Women's shorts: 6204.69
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's shorts under HS 6204.69
Women's shorts made from specific textile materials like linen or hemp are classified under HS code 6204.69. This code covers woven (not knitted or crocheted) trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts for women or girls. The '69' suffix indicates that the garment is made of textile materials other than the most common ones like wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Therefore, if a pair of shorts is made from silk, linen, ramie, or other vegetable fibers not elsewhere specified, it falls into this residual category. Proper classification requires verifying the fiber composition through a laboratory report or a detailed manufacturer specification to ensure it does not belong in the more specific subheadings for cotton or synthetics. The construction must be woven; if the shorts are made of a jersey or interlock knit, they would be classified under Chapter 61 instead of Chapter 62.
- Covers
- Women's linen shorts
- Hemp fiber shorts for girls
- Silk woven shorts
- Ramie or jute textile shorts
- Also under 6204.69
- Eileen Fisher linen pants
- Reformation silk trousers
- Patagonia hemp shorts
- COS Tencel blend trousers
Codes often confused with 6204.69
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6204.62 (cotton shorts) or 6204.63 (synthetic fiber shorts). Importers often default to these codes without verifying the exact fiber percentage. Furthermore, if the shorts are knitted, they must be classified under 6104.69, as Chapter 62 is strictly for woven apparel. Using the incorrect material code can lead to significant duty discrepancies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620469 (the code used for women's shorts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620469 (the code used for women's shorts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 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 620469, not only women's shorts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $815M 14% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$649M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$446M 7.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $679M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $574M 11% of world imports
- 3 Spain $434M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 shorts
Brazil classifies women's shorts under NCM 6204.69.00: HS 6204.69 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 shorts
What is the HS code for Women's shorts?
The HS code for Women's shorts is 620469 (Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Women's shorts for customs?
Women's shorts is classified under HS code 620469 — Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for women's linen shorts?
Women's linen shorts are classified under HS code 6204.69 as they are woven garments made of 'other' textile materials.
Does 6204.69 include denim shorts?
No, denim shorts are typically made of cotton and are classified under 6204.62.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's shorts (HS 620469)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620469 (the code used for women's shorts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($815M, 14% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $649M) and Cambodia (about $446M). World exports came to about $5.7B, 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 shorts (HS 620469)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620469 (the code used for women's shorts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($679M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($574M) and Spain ($434M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 shorts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620469 for Women's shorts 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 shorts in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's shorts (HS 620469) is classified under NCM 6204.69.00.