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)

HS v2017 Code: 6208

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
62	08	n/a

Code	6208
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	62

Ancestor Codes: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted

This Code: 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)

Child Codes: Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted); Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted); Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted), excluding incontinence or other sanitary garments or garment liners of heading no. 96.19; Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted); Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted); Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted); Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted); Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)

About 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)

HS code 6208 covers a wide range of women's and girls' intimate and sleepwear apparel, including singlets, vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, and dressing gowns. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, catering to the growing demand for comfortable, fashionable, and functional intimate wear. The products within this code are essential components of the broader women's and girls' clothing market, which is a significant contributor to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of the articles covered under HS code 6208 typically involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques. Manufacturers may use a variety of fabrics, including cotton, silk, satin, and synthetic blends, which are then cut into the desired shapes and sizes. The pieces are then sewn together using industrial sewing machines, and various finishing touches, such as the addition of lace, embroidery, or other decorative elements, may be applied to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the garments.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of articles under HS code 6208 include fabrics, such as 5208 Cotton fabrics, woven, 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, and 5512 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres. Additionally, manufacturers may require sewing threads, buttons, zippers, and other trimmings and accessories. Specialized machinery, such as industrial sewing machines and cutting equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6208 are the various types of women's and girls' intimate and sleepwear apparel, including singlets, vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, and dressing gowns. These products are often consumed by 6212 Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted, 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)), and 6104 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (knitted or crocheted)) industries.

Family tree for 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)

    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/v2017/6208'>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 --> 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/v2017/6207'>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 --> 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/v2017/620811'>620811: Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620819'>620819: Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620821'>620821: Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620822'>620822: Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620829'>620829: Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620891'>620891: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620892'>620892: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted), excluding incontinence or other sanitary garments or garment liners of heading no. 96.19</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620899'>620899: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]


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