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HTS 6209

Heading 6209 covers babies' garments and clothing accessories. Duty is assessed at the 10-digit statistical line; the figures here are resolved for 6209.20.10.00, the first line under this heading. Its Column 1 rate is 11.8%; other lines under 6209 carry different Column 1 rates. On top of that, the ad valorem total depends on origin: China carries 31.80% and Italy carries 11.80%.

Chapter 62 · Verified 2026-08-31
HTS 2026HTSRev17

23 statistical lines under this heading · 7 distinct Column 1 rates · highest ad valorem total 31.80% from China · lowest 11.80% from Italy

OriginAd valorem layersLayersReported under
China CHN31.80%mfn + s301 + s3019903.88.15 9903.05.31
Vietnam VNM24.30%mfn + s3019903.05.84
Thailand THA24.30%mfn + s3019903.05.77
Brazil BRA24.30%mfn + s3019903.05.27
Mexico MEX21.80%mfn + s3019903.05.55
Canada CAN21.80%mfn + s3019903.05.29
India IND21.80%mfn + s3019903.05.44
United Kingdom GBR21.80%mfn + s3019903.05.81
Japan JPN12.50%s3019903.05.49
South Korea KOR12.50%s3019903.05.71
Germany DEU11.80%mfn + s3019903.05.38
Italy ITA11.80%mfn + s3019903.05.38
Table 1Rate by country of origin for 6209.20.10.00, resolved 2026-08-31. The first statistical line under 6209; other lines may carry different Column 1 rates.
CodeDescriptionColumn 1SpecialUnits
6209.20.10.00Dresses (239)11.8%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.20.20.00Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)14.9%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.20.30.00Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)14.9%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.20.50.30Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.20.50.35Sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.20.50.45Imported as parts of sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.20.50.50Other (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.30.10.00Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)22%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.30.20.00Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)28.6%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.30.30.10Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.30.30.20Sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.30.30.30Imported as parts of sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.30.30.40Other (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.05.00Of wool or fine animal hair (439)31.8¢/kg + 14.4%Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.90.10.00Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)22%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.90.20.00Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239)14.9%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
6209.90.30.10Sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.30.15Blanket sleepers (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.30.20Sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.30.30Imported as parts of sets (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.30.40Other (239)inheriteddoz., kg
6209.90.50.00Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk wasteFreedoz., kg
6209.90.90.00Other (839)2.8%Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)doz., kg
Table 2Statistical suffixes under 6209. Duty is assessed at the 10-digit level; the Column 1 rate is stated at the subheading and inherited below it.
ProgrammeRate as publishedContributionReported underIn force from
Column 1 General (MFN)11.8%11.80%not established

Source: USITC, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 2026 HTS Revision 17, published 2026-08-01. Verified 2026-08-31.

Section 301The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 7.5%7.50%9903.88.152019-09-01
Status unconfirmed. The second statutory four-year review of this action is running. The continuation-request deadlines for the underlying 2018 actions closed on 2026-07-05 and 2026-08-22 and no continuation notice has been published. There is no evidence of termination either, and the duty is almost certainly still collectible; what we cannot do is cite a document saying so.

Source: USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action: China's Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer (List 4A) (84 FR 43304), published 2019-08-20. Verified 2026-08-31.

Section 301The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5%12.50%9903.05.312026-07-24

Source: USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations of Various Economies (FR Doc. 2026-15181), published 2026-07-28. Verified 2026-08-31.

Table 3Duty stack for 6209.20.10.00 from China, resolved 2026-08-31.

Common questions

What is the duty rate for HTS 6209?
Heading 6209 covers babies' garments and clothing accessories. Duty is assessed at the 10-digit statistical line; the figures here are resolved for 6209.20.10.00, the first line under this heading. Its Column 1 rate is 11.8%; other lines under 6209 carry different Column 1 rates. On top of that, the ad valorem total depends on origin: China carries 31.80% and Italy carries 11.80%.
Why does the rate differ by country for the same HTS code?
The Column 1 rate is the same for every origin with normal trade relations. Trade-remedy duties under Sections 232, 301 and 338 are imposed by origin, by product, or by both, so two shipments of the same article from different countries can carry very different totals.
Is this the rate I will actually pay?
It is the rate that applies to this classification and origin on the date shown. The duty owed on a specific entry also depends on the 10-digit statistical suffix, declared content where a duty is content-based, preference eligibility, and any AD/CVD order in scope.