Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes overcoats, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, babies' garments, etc. It complements Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments), and for classification, the method of construction must first be determined. Goods of this chapter generally have a clear wearing function and exclude knitted items, leather garments, footwear, and headgear. Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, housecoats, and similar articles, but excludes knitted or crocheted products (classified in Chapter 61). Goods under this heading are usually made of woven fabrics, including petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, bathrobes, dressing gowns, bathrobes, etc. The key point is that the wearing occasion is at home or for sleeping, and the garments are for women. The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 08 represent heading 6208: women's or girls' underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, housecoats, and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits 92 represent subheading 620892: women's bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles of man-made fibres. Among these, 92 is the specific subheading, specifically referring to bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc., of man-made fibres, distinguishing them from those of cotton (91) or other textile materials (99). Therefore, 620892 fully represents women's bathrobes of man-made fibres. The goods are women's bathrobes made of woven man-made fibre fabric, meeting the description of heading 6208 (women's underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, etc.). Since they are of man-made fibres and are bathrobes, they are classified under subheading 620892. If knitted, they would be classified under 6108; if of cotton, under 620891; if of other textile materials, under 620899.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes overcoats, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, babies' garments, etc. It complements Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments), and for classification, the method of construction must first be determined. Goods of this chapter generally have a clear wearing function and exclude knitted items, leather garments, footwear, and headgear.
Heading
Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, housecoats, and similar articles, but excludes knitted or crocheted products (classified in Chapter 61). Goods under this heading are usually made of woven fabrics, including petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, bathrobes, dressing gowns, bathrobes, etc. The key point is that the wearing occasion is at home or for sleeping, and the garments are for women.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 08 represent heading 6208: women's or girls' underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, housecoats, and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits 92 represent subheading 620892: women's bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles of man-made fibres. Among these, 92 is the specific subheading, specifically referring to bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc., of man-made fibres, distinguishing them from those of cotton (91) or other textile materials (99). Therefore, 620892 fully represents women's bathrobes of man-made fibres.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's bathrobes made of woven man-made fibre fabric, meeting the description of heading 6208 (women's underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, etc.). Since they are of man-made fibres and are bathrobes, they are classified under subheading 620892. If knitted, they would be classified under 6108; if of cotton, under 620891; if of other textile materials, under 620899.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "women's bathrobes of man-made fibres", which must be consistent with the HS code description. Weaving method: Indicate whether woven or knitted; woven is classified in Chapter 62, knitted in Chapter 61. Material composition: List the specific type and percentage of man-made fibres, such as 100% polyester. Brand: Declare the brand of the goods; if no brand, fill in "None". Style number: The product style number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Gender: Clearly indicate women's, because heading 6208 is for women's. Brand type: Select no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc. Export preferential treatment status: Select according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country". Customs declaration example:
Product name: Women's bathrobes of man-made fibres
Weaving method: Woven
Material composition: 100% polyester
Brand: None
Style number: BR2024-01
Gender: Women's
Brand type: No brand
Export preferential treatment status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country
Commodity code: 6208920000
Declaration elements: 1. Product name: Women's bathrobes of man-made fibres; 2. Weaving method: Woven; 3. Material composition: 100% polyester; 4. Brand: None; 5. Style number: BR2024-01; 6. Gender: Women's; 7. Brand type: No brand; 8. Export preferential treatment status: No preferential tariff treatment. Confusing the weaving method: incorrectly reporting woven bathrobes as knitted, leading to incorrect classification under Chapter 61. Material declaration not specific: writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the type (e.g., polyester, nylon), which may affect classification. Gender misreporting: incorrectly reporting women's bathrobes as men's, leading to classification under 620791 or 620799.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "women's bathrobes of man-made fibres", which must be consistent with the HS code description.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as "nightwear" or "dressing gowns", leading to classification disputes.
Weaving method
Indicate whether woven or knitted; woven is classified in Chapter 62, knitted in Chapter 61.
⚠️ Reporting woven as knitted, or vice versa.
Material composition
List the specific type and percentage of man-made fibres, such as 100% polyester.
⚠️ Writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the specific type and proportion.
Brand
Declare the brand of the goods; if no brand, fill in "None".
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual product or omitted.
Style number
The product style number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ Incorrect style number or inconsistent with the actual product.
Gender
Clearly indicate women's, because heading 6208 is for women's.
⚠️ Incorrectly reporting as men's, leading to classification under 6207.
Brand type
Select no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc.
⚠️ Incorrect selection of brand type, such as selecting foreign brand as independent brand.
Export preferential treatment status
Select according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country".
⚠️ Random selection, leading to subsequent verification issues.
Example： Customs declaration example:
Product name: Women's bathrobes of man-made fibres
Weaving method: Woven
Material composition: 100% polyester
Brand: None
Style number: BR2024-01
Gender: Women's
Brand type: No brand
Export preferential treatment status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country
Commodity code: 6208920000
Declaration elements: 1. Product name: Women's bathrobes of man-made fibres; 2. Weaving method: Woven; 3. Material composition: 100% polyester; 4. Brand: None; 5. Style number: BR2024-01; 6. Gender: Women's; 7. Brand type: No brand; 8. Export preferential treatment status: No preferential tariff treatment.
Common Mistakes：
Confusing the weaving method: incorrectly reporting woven bathrobes as knitted, leading to incorrect classification under Chapter 61.
Material declaration not specific: writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the type (e.g., polyester, nylon), which may affect classification.
Gender misreporting: incorrectly reporting women's bathrobes as men's, leading to classification under 620791 or 620799.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification criteria: 1. Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), otherwise classified in Chapter 61. 2. Product use: must be bathrobes, dressing gowns, or similar housewear, not ordinary outerwear. 3. Gender: must be women's; men's is classified under 6207. 4. Material: of man-made fibres; if of cotton, classified under 620891; other textile materials under 620899. 5. Heading 6208 explicitly includes bathrobes and dressing gowns, and subheading 620892 specifically refers to those of man-made fibres. 610892 Women's knitted bathrobes of man-made fibres: Knitted or crocheted, classified in Chapter 61; whereas 620892 is woven, classified in Chapter 62. 620891 Women's bathrobes of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 620892 is man-made fibres. 620899 Women's bathrobes of other textile materials: Material is textile materials other than man-made fibres and cotton, such as silk, wool, etc. 620791 Men's bathrobes of cotton: Gender is men's, and material is cotton, classified under 6207. 620799 Men's bathrobes of other textile materials: Gender is men's, and material is not cotton, classified under 6207. Confirm whether the product is woven or knitted? Confirm whether the product is for women? Confirm whether the material is man-made fibres? Confirm whether the product is a bathrobe or dressing gown? Confirm whether it belongs to Chapter 62 rather than Chapter 61?
Basis
Core classification criteria: 1. Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), otherwise classified in Chapter 61. 2. Product use: must be bathrobes, dressing gowns, or similar housewear, not ordinary outerwear. 3. Gender: must be women's; men's is classified under 6207. 4. Material: of man-made fibres; if of cotton, classified under 620891; other textile materials under 620899. 5. Heading 6208 explicitly includes bathrobes and dressing gowns, and subheading 620892 specifically refers to those of man-made fibres.
Confused Codes：
610892 - Women's knitted bathrobes of man-made fibres
Knitted or crocheted, classified in Chapter 61; whereas 620892 is woven, classified in Chapter 62.
620891 - Women's bathrobes of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 620892 is man-made fibres.
620899 - Women's bathrobes of other textile materials
Material is textile materials other than man-made fibres and cotton, such as silk, wool, etc.
620791 - Men's bathrobes of cotton
Gender is men's, and material is cotton, classified under 6207.
620799 - Men's bathrobes of other textile materials
Gender is men's, and material is not cotton, classified under 6207.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the product is woven or knitted?
✓ Confirm whether the product is for women?
✓ Confirm whether the material is man-made fibres?
✓ Confirm whether the product is a bathrobe or dressing gown?
✓ Confirm whether it belongs to Chapter 62 rather than Chapter 61?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a bathrobe is woven or knitted? Check the fabric structure: woven fabric is interlaced with warp and weft yarns, tightly structured, and not easily unraveled; knitted fabric is made of loops, elastic, and easily unraveled. You can also check the wash label or ask the manufacturer. If woven, classified in Chapter 62; if knitted, in Chapter 61. Are women's bathrobes of man-made fibres and women's nightwear of man-made fibres classified under the same code? Yes, heading 6208 includes nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc., and subheading 620892 covers women's bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles of man-made fibres. Nightwear is also under this subheading, but note that some nightwear may be classified under other subheadings depending on style and material. If a bathrobe contains a small amount of cotton, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classification should be based on the predominant material. If the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as man-made fibres under 620892; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 620891. Accurate component percentages must be provided. Which code are men's man-made fibre bathrobes classified under? Men's bathrobes are classified under heading 6207. The subheading for men's bathrobes of man-made fibres is 620799 (men's bathrobes of other textile materials)? Actually, there is no specific man-made fibre subheading under 6207; they are usually classified under 620799 (men's bathrobes of other textile materials), but confirmation is needed. It is recommended to consult the latest tariff schedule. What is the difference between bathrobes and dressing gowns? Are the HS codes the same? Bathrobes and dressing gowns are usually classified under the same subheading in the HS, such as 620892, which includes bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles. The difference lies in style and use, but no strict distinction is made for classification. How to check the tariff rate for 620892? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use a customs tariff query tool, enter the code 6208920000, and check the import tariff rate, export tariff rate, and regulatory conditions. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail. How to fill in the brand type when declaring? Fill in according to the actual brand situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). It must be consistent with the brand declaration. If the bathrobe is a set (bathrobe + belt), how should it be classified? If the set is sold together and meets the definition of "set", it can be classified as a set, but usually the bathrobe and belt are classified as a whole under 620892. If sold separately, they are classified separately.
Q: How to determine whether a bathrobe is woven or knitted?
A: Check the fabric structure: woven fabric is interlaced with warp and weft yarns, tightly structured, and not easily unraveled; knitted fabric is made of loops, elastic, and easily unraveled. You can also check the wash label or ask the manufacturer. If woven, classified in Chapter 62; if knitted, in Chapter 61.
Q: Are women's bathrobes of man-made fibres and women's nightwear of man-made fibres classified under the same code?
A: Yes, heading 6208 includes nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc., and subheading 620892 covers women's bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles of man-made fibres. Nightwear is also under this subheading, but note that some nightwear may be classified under other subheadings depending on style and material.
Q: If a bathrobe contains a small amount of cotton, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classification should be based on the predominant material. If the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as man-made fibres under 620892; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 620891. Accurate component percentages must be provided.
Q: Which code are men's man-made fibre bathrobes classified under?
A: Men's bathrobes are classified under heading 6207. The subheading for men's bathrobes of man-made fibres is 620799 (men's bathrobes of other textile materials)? Actually, there is no specific man-made fibre subheading under 6207; they are usually classified under 620799 (men's bathrobes of other textile materials), but confirmation is needed. It is recommended to consult the latest tariff schedule.
Q: What is the difference between bathrobes and dressing gowns? Are the HS codes the same?
A: Bathrobes and dressing gowns are usually classified under the same subheading in the HS, such as 620892, which includes bathrobes, dressing gowns, and similar articles. The difference lies in style and use, but no strict distinction is made for classification.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 620892?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use a customs tariff query tool, enter the code 6208920000, and check the import tariff rate, export tariff rate, and regulatory conditions. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: How to fill in the brand type when declaring?
A: Fill in according to the actual brand situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). It must be consistent with the brand declaration.
Q: If the bathrobe is a set (bathrobe + belt), how should it be classified?
A: If the set is sold together and meets the definition of "set", it can be classified as a set, but usually the bathrobe and belt are classified as a whole under 620892. If sold separately, they are classified separately.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.