6209 - Babies' garments and clothing accessories:
Sub-classifications
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6209 20
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6209 2010 00
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6209 30
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6209 90
Overview
Category 6209 specifically covers babies' garments and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. This includes a wide range of apparel designed for infants and young children, such as shirts, trousers, dresses, outerwear, and sleepwear, provided they are made from woven fabrics or other non-knitted/non-crocheted textile materials. Crucially, the defining characteristic of this heading is its focus on garments for a specific age group (babies) and its exclusion of knitted or crocheted items, which are classified elsewhere.
Distinguishing 6209 from its sibling categories at the same level is essential for accurate classification. Unlike categories within Chapters 1 through 23, which cover live animals, animal products, or processed agricultural goods, Chapter 62 pertains exclusively to apparel and clothing accessories made from textile materials. Therefore, goods classified under 6209 are distinct from live animals, foodstuffs, or raw materials, and are specifically identified as finished articles of clothing for babies.
Within the 6209 heading, further classification is determined by the primary textile material used in the garment's construction. The subcategories are: 6209.20 for garments made of cotton, 6209.30 for those made of synthetic fibers, and 6209.90 for garments composed of other textile materials not specified in the preceding subheadings. This granular breakdown allows for precise identification based on material composition, which is a key factor in trade and tariff assessment.