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

HS v2022 Code: 6106

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

HS code 6106 covers the import and export of women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses that are knitted or crocheted. This industry is a crucial component of the global textile and apparel trade, meeting the demand for fashionable and comfortable women's and girls' tops. As a labor-intensive industry, it provides employment opportunities in many countries and contributes significantly to the overall economy.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 6106 typically involves knitting or crocheting techniques. Knitting can be done by hand or using specialized machines, while crocheting is usually a manual process. The raw materials, such as cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, are transformed into the desired fabric, which is then cut and sewn into the final garment. Quality control and finishing processes, such as pressing and packaging, are also essential steps in the production of these items.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses under HS code 6106 include natural and synthetic fibers, such as cotton, wool, polyester, and rayon. Additionally, sewing machines, knitting or crocheting equipment, and various accessories like buttons, zippers, and trims are necessary for the manufacturing process. Skilled labor, particularly in the areas of pattern design, cutting, and sewing, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6106 are women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses. These products are often consumed by other industries, such as 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 Brassières, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted, as they can be used as components in various apparel items or as standalone garments.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6106'>6106: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6101'>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/v2022/6102'>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/v2022/6103'>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/v2022/6104'>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/v2022/6105'>6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6107'>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/v2022/6108'>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/v2022/6109'>6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6110'>6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6111'>6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6113'>6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6114'>6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6115'>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/v2022/6116'>6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6117'>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/v2022/610610'>610610: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/610620'>610620: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/610690'>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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