HTS code for baby clothing (2026)
Most knitted cotton baby clothing that is not a named garment type falls under 6111.20.60.70, which has a general (column 1) rate of 8.1% in the schedule.
The attribute that most often moves a product to another line is the garment type: for example, a knitted cotton blouse or shirt goes to 6111.20.10.00 at 19.7%, and a knitted cotton dress goes to 6111.20.40.00 at 11.5%.
Candidate HTS lines for baby clothing
| Code | Line | General rate | Special rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6111.20.60.70 | Other (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other: › Other › Other: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton babies' garments and clothing accessories that do not fit a named line such as shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, dresses, trousers, sunsuits, sets or socks. | 8.1% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.60.10 | Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other: › Other Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel for babies. | 8.1% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.60.20 | Sets (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other: › Other Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton babies' garments imported as sets. | 8.1% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.60.50 | Babiesʼ socks and booties (239) (doz. prs., kg) Of cotton: › Other: › Other › Other: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton babies' socks and booties. | 8.1% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.20.00 | T-shirts, singlets and similar garments, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton T-shirts, singlets and similar babies' garments not imported as parts of sets. | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.10.00 | Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton babies' blouses and shirts not imported as parts of sets. | 19.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.20.40.00 | Dresses (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted cotton babies' dresses. | 11.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.30.50.70 | Other (239) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers: › Other › Other: Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted babies' garments of synthetic fibers that do not fit a named line in the synthetic group. | 16% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.30.50.15 | Blanket sleepers (239) (doz., kg) Of synthetic fibers: › Other Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted blanket sleepers of synthetic fibers for babies. | 16% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6209.20.50.50 | Other (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: › Other: › Other › Other: Use when: Use for cotton babies' garments that are not knitted or crocheted and do not fit a named line such as blouses, dresses, trousers, sunsuits or sets. | 9.3% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6209.20.10.00 | Dresses (239) (doz., kg) Of cotton: Use when: Use for cotton babies' dresses that are not knitted or crocheted. | 11.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6111.90.05.10 | Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles (439) (doz., kg) Of other textile materials: › Of wool or fine animal hair Use when: Use for knitted or crocheted babies' sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles of wool or fine animal hair. | 13.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Chapter 99 duties and claims that attach to these lines today
Section 301 China
- 9903.88.15 Section 301 China, +7.5%, applies to 6111.20.60.70, 6111.20.60.10, 6111.20.60.20, 6111.20.60.50, 6111.20.20.00, 6111.20.10.00, 6111.20.40.00, 6111.30.50.70, 6111.30.50.15, 6209.20.50.50, 6209.20.10.00, 6111.90.05.10 9903.88.15 Explained: Section 301 China List 4, 7.5% Duty Rate
Other Chapter 99 provisions
- 9915.61.01 Other, claim or exemption heading, no additional duty, applies to 6111.20.10.00, 6209.20.10.00
Each applicable Chapter 99 heading is reported as its own line beside the classification. Its duty is separate from the general rate above; most programs charge it on top, and a heading's own text says how it is assessed.
What decides the line
The first check is construction. Babies' garments that are knitted or crocheted go to lines such as 6111.20.60.70 or 6111.30.50.70. Cotton garments that are not knitted or crocheted go to lines such as 6209.20.50.50, which has a general rate of 9.3%.
The second check is the fiber. Among knitted garments, cotton is covered by 6111.20.60.70 at 8.1%, synthetic fibers by 6111.30.50.70 at 16%, wool or fine animal hair by 6111.90.05.10 at 13.6%, and artificial fibers by 6111.90.50 at 14.9%.
The third check is whether the garment has a named line. For knitted cotton, blouses and shirts are 6111.20.10.00 at 19.7%, T-shirts and singlets are 6111.20.20.00 at 14.9%, sweaters and similar articles are 6111.20.30.00 at 14.9%, dresses are 6111.20.40.00 at 11.5%, and trousers and shorts are 6111.20.50.00 at 14.9%. Except for the dress line, these named lines exclude items imported as parts of sets.
Only after those checks does the residual group apply. Under 6111.20.60, sunsuits go to 6111.20.60.10, sets to 6111.20.60.20, items imported as parts of sets to 6111.20.60.30, socks and booties to 6111.20.60.50, and everything else to 6111.20.60.70. The synthetic group under 6111.30.50 follows the same pattern. Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15 (Section 301 China) at +7.5% is attached to these lines and is reported separately from the general rate. Confirm the final line in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker.
Common mistakes
- Filing a knitted cotton onesie under the woven line 6209.20.50.50 instead of 6111.20.60.70, when the fabric is knitted or crocheted.
- Using the cotton line 6111.20.60.70 at 8.1% for a garment made of synthetic fibers, when it belongs under 6111.30.50.70 at 16%.
- Using a residual line for a named garment such as a blouse or dress, when 6111.20.10.00 or 6111.20.40.00 is the correct line for knitted cotton.
- Treating the Section 301 China heading 9903.88.15 as a replacement for the general rate, when it is reported as its own line beside the classification and is separate from the general rate.
- Entering the pieces of a cotton knit set one by one under 6111.20.60.70, when a set is classified under 6111.20.60.20 and pieces imported as parts of sets go under 6111.20.60.30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for baby clothing?
There is no single code. Knitted or crocheted cotton baby clothing that does not fit a named garment line is usually 6111.20.60.70. Synthetic knitted items go to 6111.30.50.70, and cotton items that are not knitted go to 6209.20.50.50. The fiber, the construction and the garment type decide the line.
What is the general duty rate for baby clothing?
It depends on the line. 6111.20.60.70 has a general rate of 8.1%, 6111.30.50.70 has 16%, and 6209.20.50.50 has 9.3%. Named garment lines such as 6111.20.10.00 (19.7%) and 6111.30.20.00 (32%) are higher.
Which code applies to baby socks and booties?
Knitted or crocheted cotton babies' socks and booties go under 6111.20.60.50, and those of synthetic fibers go under 6111.30.50.50. Both are reported in dozen pairs and kilograms.
What does Chapter 99 heading 9903.88.15 mean for baby clothing?
The schedule lists 9903.88.15 (Section 301 China) at +7.5% on most of these lines. It is reported as its own line beside the classification, and its duty is separate from the general rate. Confirm with a licensed broker whether it applies to your goods.
Does the special rate column matter?
For most of these lines the special column reads Free for listed program codes such as AU, KR and SG. Whether your goods qualify depends on origin and meeting the program rules, so confirm in the current HTSUS or with a licensed broker. If no program applies, the general rate is used.