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 v2022 Code: 6208

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
62	08	n/a

Code	6208
Version	HS v2022
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: 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 cotton (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); 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 textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted); Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of textile materials other than 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 essential needs and personal preferences of female consumers across various age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Production process

The production of articles under HS code 6208 typically involves a combination of cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques. Fabrics such as cotton, silk, or synthetic materials are cut into the desired shapes and sizes, and then sewn together using industrial sewing machines. Specialized techniques like embroidery, lace application, and hemming may be employed to add decorative elements and ensure a high-quality finish.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6208 articles include fabrics (e.g., cotton, silk, polyester), sewing threads, buttons, zippers, and other trimmings. Additionally, specialized machinery like industrial sewing machines, cutting tables, and pressing equipment are essential for the manufacturing process. Skilled labor, including pattern designers, cutters, and seamstresses, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6208 industry are the various types of women's and girls' intimate and sleepwear apparel, such as singlets, vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, and dressing gowns. These products are often consumed by other industries, such as 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 6109 T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted.

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)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6208'>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/v2022/6201'>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/v2022/6202'>6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including 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/v2022/6203'>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/v2022/6204'>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/v2022/6205'>6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6206'>6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6207'>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/v2022/6209'>6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6210'>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/v2022/6211'>6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6212'>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/v2022/6213'>6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6214'>6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6215'>6215: Ties, bow ties and cravats (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6216'>6216: Gloves, mittens and mitts (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6217'>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/v2022/620811'>620811: Slips and petticoats; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/620819'>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/v2022/620821'>620821: Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/620822'>620822: Nightdresses and pyjamas; women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/620829'>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/v2022/620891'>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/v2022/620892'>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/v2022/620899'>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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