Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted

HS v2017 Code: 6106

About blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted

HS code 6106 covers a significant segment of the global textile and apparel industry, encompassing the production of women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses made from knitted or crocheted fabrics. This industry plays a crucial role in meeting the demand for fashionable and comfortable clothing, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences and market segments. As a labor-intensive sector, it provides employment opportunities in both developed and developing economies, contributing to economic growth and social development.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 6106 typically involves a series of specialized techniques. Knitting or crocheting is the primary method used to create the base fabric, which can be done using various needle sizes, stitch patterns, and yarn types to achieve the desired texture and appearance. The fabric is then cut and sewn into the desired garment shapes, often with the addition of collars, cuffs, and other design elements. Finishing processes, such as pressing, trimming, and the application of buttons or other fasteners, help to refine the final product.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the HS code 6106 industry include a variety of natural and synthetic yarns, such as cotton, wool, polyester, and blended fibers. Knitting or crocheting machines, sewing machines, and other specialized equipment are essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including pattern designers, cutters, sewers, and finishers, to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6106 industry are women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses made from knitted or crocheted fabrics. These garments are often consumed by 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) and 6212 Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted, as they can be integrated into a variety of fashion and lifestyle products.

Family tree for blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6106'>6106: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6101'>6101: Coats; men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6103</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6102'>6102: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6104</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6103'>6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6104'>6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6105'>6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6107'>6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6108'>6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6109'>6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6110'>6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6111'>6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6113'>6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6114'>6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6115'>6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6116'>6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6117'>6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/610610'>610610: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/610620'>610620: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/610690'>610690: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]


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