Heading 6209
HTS code 6209 — Babies' garments and clothing accessories
- Chapter
- 62 — Apparel, not knitted
- Tariff lines
- 23
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.8% to 28.6%, with 1 duty-free line; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 6209
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6209.20.1000 | Dresses (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton) | 11.8% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.2000 | Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.3000 | Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.5030 | Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton > Other > Other) | 9.3% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.5035 | Sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton > Other > Other) | 9.3% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.5045 | Imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton > Other > Other > Other) | 9.3% | doz., kg |
| 6209.20.5050 | Other (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of cotton > Other > Other > Other) | 9.3% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.1000 | Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers) | 22% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.2000 | Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers) | 28.6% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.3010 | Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers > Other) | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.3020 | Sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers > Other) | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.3030 | Imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other) | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6209.30.3040 | Other (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other) | 16% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.0500 | Of wool or fine animal hair (439) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials) | 31.8¢/kg + 14.4% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.1000 | Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers) | 22% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.2000 | Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.3010 | Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.3015 | Blanket sleepers (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.3020 | Sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.3030 | Imported as parts of sets (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers > Other > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.3040 | Other (239) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials > Of artificial fibers > Other > Other) | 14.9% | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.5000 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials) | Free | doz., kg |
| 6209.90.9000 | Other (839) (Babies' garments and clothing accessories > Of other textile materials) | 2.8% | doz., kg |
Documents required to import under 6209
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
- CPSC Certificate of Compliance (Form 356)Conditional
Required for consumer products subject to a CPSC safety rule (e.g. toys, furniture, children's items)
Children's products also require third-party CPC testing; filed via ACE
Common questions
- What is HTS code 6209?
- HTS heading 6209 covers babies' garments and clothing accessories. It sits in Chapter 62 (apparel, not knitted) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 23 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 6209?
- General duty rates from 2.8% to 28.6%, with 1 duty-free line; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6209 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 62
- 6201Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6203
- 6202Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), other than those of heading 6204
- 6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- 6205Men's or boys' shirts
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
- 6207Men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles
- 6208Women's or girls' singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles