HS code for baby bib
The U.S. HS code for a baby bib is usually 6209.20.50.50 (cotton), with a 9.3% general duty and an estimated total of 21.8% from China and 21.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 46.8% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 6209.20.50.50 | 9.3% | 21.8% |
- 6209.20.50.50: Babies' garments and clothing accessories / Of cotton / Other (239)
What decides the code
A baby bib of cotton is a babies' clothing accessory classified under heading 6209, specifically subheading 6209.20.50.50 for cotton babies' garments and clothing accessories.
- The bib is a babies' clothing accessory, which places it in heading 6209 rather than in a general cotton textile heading.
- The fiber content is cotton, which leads to subheading 6209.20 for babies' garments and accessories of cotton.
- The item is not a garment, so it falls in the residual accessory lines under 6209.20.50 rather than a garment subheading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a cotton baby bib under heading 6111 is wrong because 6111 covers knitted or crocheted babies' garments and accessories, and this bib is not knit.
- Classifying the bib under heading 6307 as another made up textile article is wrong because heading 6209 specifically covers babies' clothing accessories.
- Classifying the bib under heading 6217 as other made up clothing accessories is wrong because that heading excludes goods of heading 6209.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 21.8% = 9.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 46.8%.
- Vietnam
- 21.8% = 9.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6209.20.50.50, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton
- CN 6209 20 00, 10.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
6209.20.50.50 (CP2) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data is required. If a baby bib is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 6209.20.50.50
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a baby bib?
The U.S. HTS code for a baby bib is usually 6209.20.50.50 (cotton). The first six digits, 6209.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a baby bib from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6209.20.50.50 is 9.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 21.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 21.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does a baby bib need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 6209.20.50.50 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.