Brassieres; whether or not knitted or crocheted

HS v2022 Code: 621210

About brassieres; whether or not knitted or crocheted

HS code 621210 covers the import and export of brassieres, a critical component of the global textile and apparel industry. Brassieres are essential undergarments worn by women worldwide, providing support, shaping, and comfort. This industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, contributing to international trade, employment, and consumer demand.

Production process

The production of brassieres typically involves a combination of knitting or crocheting, cutting, and sewing. Manufacturers use specialized machinery to knit or crochet the fabric, which is then cut into the desired shapes and sizes. The pieces are then sewn together, often with the addition of hooks, clasps, and other fastening elements, to create the final brassiere product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of brassieres include fabrics (such as cotton, polyester, or blended materials), hooks, clasps, and other fastening components. Manufacturers also rely on sewing machines, cutting tools, and skilled labor to transform the raw materials into the finished garments.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 621210 is brassieres, which are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 6212 Women's, girls' and babies' garments and 6308 Sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale. Brassieres are an essential component of the global apparel and textile supply chain, meeting the undergarment needs of consumers worldwide.

Revisions to 621210

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 621210. The most recent 1 version of this code (621210) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 621210.

Family tree for brassieres; whether or not knitted or crocheted

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621210'>621210: Brassieres; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621220'>621220: Girdles and panty-girdles; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621230'>621230: Corselettes; whether or not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/621290'>621290: Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles; whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212</a>"]

    

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