Heading 6208

Women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles

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Heading 6208 covers women's and girls' slips, petticoats, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar woven garments, essentially undershirts and sleepwear that is not knitted. The heading splits into three groups by garment type: slips and petticoats (6208.11 to 6208.19), nightdresses and pajamas (6208.21 to 6208.29), and other articles such as bathrobes and dressing gowns (6208.91 to 6208.99). Within each group the subheading is set by fiber, with separate lines for cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool and other textile materials.

Products in this heading

Women's cotton nightdresses
Girls' cotton pajamas
Women's slips of man-made fibers
Cotton petticoats
Women's cotton bathrobes
Silk dressing gowns containing 70% or more silk
Wool bathrobes and dressing gowns
Women's pajamas of man-made fibers

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber content: cotton, man-made fibers, silk or silk waste, wool or fine animal hair, or other textile materials.
Garment type: slips and petticoats, nightdresses and pajamas, or other articles such as bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar items.
Gender: several lines split between women's and girls' versions of the same garment.
Silk weight: for silk articles, check whether the goods contain 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste.
Construction: heading 6208 covers woven garments; knitted or crocheted articles go to heading 6108.

Often confused with

Knitted nightdresses, pajamas and slips
Knitted or crocheted versions are classified in heading 6108, not in the woven garments of chapter 62.
Heading 6108
Men's or boys' nightshirts, pajamas and bathrobes
Men's and boys' underwear and sleepwear has its own heading.
Heading 6207
Babies' nightdresses, pajamas and similar garments
Garments for babies are classified in heading 6209.
Heading 6209
Brassieres, girdles and corsets
Foundation garments and parts thereof are covered by heading 6212.
Heading 6212
Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear
Sports and swim garments are classified outside heading 6208.
Heading 6211

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for women's cotton nightdresses?

Women's cotton nightdresses that are not printed with two or more colors in the warp or filling are classified under 6208.21.00.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.9%. The girls' version is 6208.21.00.30, also 8.9%.

What is the duty on women's cotton bathrobes?

Women's cotton bathrobes and dressing gowns fall under 6208.91.10.10 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%. The girls' line 6208.91.10.20 has the same 7.5% rate.

How do I classify women's pajamas of man-made fibers?

Women's and girls' pajamas of man-made fibers are classified under 6208.22.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 16%. If the garment is a bathrobe or dressing gown instead, use 6208.92.00.10 for women's at the same 16% rate.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.