Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS v2017 Code: 6207

About singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 6207 covers a wide range of men's and boys' undergarments and sleepwear, including singlets, vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, and dressing gowns. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, meeting the essential clothing needs of consumers worldwide. The production and trade of these articles are significant contributors to the broader economy, with implications for employment, manufacturing, and international commerce.

Production process

The production of articles under HS code 6207 typically involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques. Fabrics such as cotton, polyester, or blended materials are cut into the desired shapes and sizes, then sewn together using industrial sewing machines. Finishing processes may include the addition of trims, buttons, or other decorative elements, as well as quality inspections and packaging for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6207 articles include fabrics (e.g., 5205 Cotton yarn, 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn), sewing threads, buttons, zippers, and other notions. Specialized machinery, such as industrial sewing machines and pressing equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including pattern designers, cutters, and sewers, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6207 industry are the various types of men's and boys' undergarments and sleepwear, including singlets, vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, and dressing gowns. These articles are often consumed by other industries, such as 6203 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted or crocheted)) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted or crocheted)).

Family tree for singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2017/6204'>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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (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/v2017/620711'>620711: Underpants and briefs; men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620719'>620719: Underpants and briefs; men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620721'>620721: Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620722'>620722: Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620729'>620729: Nightshirts and pyjamas; men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620791'>620791: Singlets and other vests, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620799'>620799: Singlets and other vests, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]


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