Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS v2017 Code: 6204

About suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6204 covers a wide range of women's and girls' apparel, including suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, and more. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile and fashion sectors, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of female consumers worldwide. As a labor-intensive industry, it provides employment opportunities in both developed and developing economies, contributing to economic growth and development.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 6204 typically involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques. Fabrics are first cut into the desired patterns, then sewn together using industrial sewing machines. Finishing processes, such as pressing, hemming, and adding buttons or other accessories, are carried out to ensure the final product meets quality standards and customer expectations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6204 items include a variety of fabrics, such as woven cotton, polyester, or blended materials. Sewing threads, buttons, zippers, and other trimmings are also essential inputs. Specialized machinery, such as industrial sewing machines, cutting tables, and pressing equipment, are necessary for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including pattern makers, sewers, and quality control personnel, are crucial for the production of these garments.

Production outputs

The output of HS code 6204 includes a wide range of women's and girls' apparel, such as suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, and more. These products are often consumed by 6309 Worn clothing and other worn articles and 6310 Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, as well as by retailers and consumers in the fashion and textile industries.

Family tree for suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6204'>6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6201'>6201: Overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, men's or boys', other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6202'>6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6203'>6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6207'>6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6208'>6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6209'>6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6210'>6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6211'>6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6212'>6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6213'>6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6214'>6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6215'>6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6216'>6216: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6217'>6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620411'>620411: Suits; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620412'>620412: Suits; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620413'>620413: Suits; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620419'>620419: Suits; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.1 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620421'>620421: Ensembles; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620422'>620422: Ensembles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620423'>620423: Ensembles; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620429'>620429: Ensembles; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.2 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620431'>620431: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620432'>620432: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620433'>620433: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620439'>620439: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.3 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620441'>620441: Dresses; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620442'>620442: Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620443'>620443: Dresses; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620444'>620444: Dresses; women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620449'>620449: Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620451'>620451: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620452'>620452: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620453'>620453: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620459'>620459: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620461'>620461: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620462'>620462: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620463'>620463: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620469'>620469: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]


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