HS code for women's underwear
The U.S. HS code for women's underwear is usually 6108.21.00.10 (cotton), with a 7.6% general duty and an estimated total of 20.1% from China and 20.1% 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 45.1% 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 | 6108.21.00.10 | 7.6% | 20.1% |
| Nylon or polyester | 6108.22.90.20 | 15.6% | 28.1% |
- 6108.21.00.10: Briefs and panties / Of cotton / Women's (352)
- 6108.22.90.20: Briefs and panties / Of man-made fibers / Women's (652)
What decides the code
Women's knitted underwear briefs and panties classify under heading 6108, with the line set by fiber content: cotton or man-made fibers.
- Fiber content decides the line. Cotton briefs and panties take 6108.21.00.10.
- Nylon or polyester briefs and panties are man-made fiber goods and take 6108.22.90.20.
- Knitted or crocheted construction puts the garment in heading 6108. A woven brief would fall outside this heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying cotton briefs under 6108.22.90.20 is wrong because that line covers man-made fibers, not cotton.
- Using a heading for woven underwear is wrong because heading 6108 covers knitted or crocheted articles only.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 20.1% = 7.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 45.1%.
- Vietnam
- 20.1% = 7.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6108.21.00.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton
- CN 6108 21 00, 12%
- Nylon or polyester
- CN 6108 22 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The U.S. HTS code for women's underwear is usually 6108.21.00.10 (cotton). Other versions use 6108.22.90.20 for nylon or polyester. The first six digits, 6108.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on women's underwear from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6108.21.00.10 is 7.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 20.1% 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 20.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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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.