Product classification
HS code for Women's silk shirts: 6206.10
Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's silk shirts under HS 6206.10
Women's silk shirts and blouses are classified under HS code 6206.10. This heading specifically addresses women's or girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses that are woven rather than knitted. The primary requirement for this code is the material composition, which must be silk or silk waste. Silk waste includes products like noil silk. Because silk is considered a luxury fiber in international trade, it is separated from common materials like cotton or man-made fibers. The construction of the garment must be woven; if the shirt is made of silk jersey (knitted), it would move to Chapter 61. This classification is essential for determining duty rates, as silk products often face different tariff structures compared to synthetic alternatives. The garment must also meet the definition of a shirt or blouse, typically featuring an opening at the front, buttons, or a specific collar structure intended for the upper body.
- Covers
- 100% silk woven blouses
- Silk waste (noil) button-down shirts
- Crepe de chine silk tops
- Woven silk tunics for women
- Also under 6206.10
- Hermes silk blouse
- Ralph Lauren silk shirt
- Equipment silk shirt
- LilySilk silk blouse
- Cuyana washable silk top
Codes often confused with 6206.10
Common mistake. Silk shirts are often misclassified under 6106.90 if the importer fails to distinguish between woven and knitted fabrics. Another common error is using 6206.30 (cotton) or 6206.40 (man-made fibers) for silk-blend shirts. If the shirt contains more than 50% silk by weight, it generally stays in 6206.10, but specific blend rules in the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) must be followed.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620610 (the code used for women's silk shirts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620610 (the code used for women's silk shirts) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 620610, not only women's silk shirts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $192M 35% of world exports
- 2 France $81M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $65M 12% of world exports
World total: $552M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $92M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $67M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $57M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $582M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 silk shirts
Brazil classifies women's silk shirts under NCM 6206.10.00: HS 6206.10 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 silk shirts
What is the HS code for Women's silk shirts?
The HS code for Women's silk shirts is 620610 (Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Women's silk shirts for customs?
Women's silk shirts is classified under HS code 620610 — Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a 100% silk blouse?
The HS code for a woven 100% silk blouse for women is 6206.10.
Are knitted silk shirts included in this code?
No, knitted silk shirts are classified under HS code 6106.90, as 6206.10 is reserved for woven garments.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's silk shirts (HS 620610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620610 (the code used for women's silk shirts) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($192M, 35% of world exports), France ($81M) and China ($65M). World exports came to about $552M, 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 silk shirts (HS 620610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620610 (the code used for women's silk shirts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($92M, 16% of world imports), France ($67M) and Italy ($57M). World imports came to about $582M, 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 silk shirts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620610 for Women's silk shirts 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 silk shirts in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's silk shirts (HS 620610) is classified under NCM 6206.10.00.