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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDWomen's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses

Of man-made fibres

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
24 docs
C052Y920Y300Y301X865Y234+18
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 9.6%GSP+ 0%HN 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD797A reference to Annex 5-A of Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11) should be made on the commercial invoice or any other commercial document.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD668Subject to the presentation of a proof of origin containing the following statement: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II (Concerning the Definition of the Concept of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation)" (OJ L 346, 15.12.2012).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD898To benefit from this tariff quota, the products shall be accompanied by a statement on origin made out by the exporter containing the statement ‘Origin Quota – Product originating in accordance with Appendix 3-B-1’ of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand.
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
CD01012To benefit from the derogations set out in Article 6 of Protocol 4 to the Agreement, the products listed in the Annex shall be accompanied by a movement certificate EUR.1 as set out in that Protocol, containing in box 7 the statement in French: ‘Dérogation – Appendice B du Protocole 4’.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold113/25-1

Women's polyester blouse with breast pocket

polyesterGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold739/25-1

Women's polyester blouse with short sleeves

poliestr (włókna chemiczne)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold609/25-1

Girls' shirt-blouse, cotton/lyocell blend

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold495/25-1

Women's Lyocell shirt-blouse with prints

Lyocell (włókna sztuczne)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold275/24-2

Police costume for children, polyester blouse

poliestr (włókna syntetyczne)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of synthetic fiber blouses

CN code 620640 covers women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses of man-made fibers, other than knitted or crocheted. This heading covers both synthetic fibers (polyester, polyamide, acrylic) and artificial fibers (viscose, lyocell, modal). Polyester blouses form a significant segment of women's clothing for crease resistance and easy care. Viscose and lyocell blouses are gaining popularity for wearing comfort. Classification requires the synthetic or artificial fiber to be the predominant fiber by weight. The product must be woven.

Regulatory requirements

Blouses of synthetic and artificial fibers are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Fiber names must be stated generically - polyester, viscose, lyocell - not as trade names. REACH requirements apply to disperse dyes (for polyester) and reactive dyes (for viscose), formaldehyde, and nickel. Blouses in contact with skin face stricter formaldehyde limits. PFAS substances in finishes face increasing restrictions. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment.

Import and trade

Blouses of synthetic and artificial fibers imported into the EU originate from China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Turkey. China dominates polyester blouse exports, while India and Indonesia are key viscose blouse exporters. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must describe the product specifying the fiber type - synthetic or artificial. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin. Customs authorities may verify fiber content and take samples.

Synthetic fibre blouses - quality control at import

CN 6206 40 covers women's blouses and shirts of woven synthetic fibre fabric. Polyester is the most commonly used fibre in this subheading. Importers should implement quality control systems covering fibre composition testing, flammability, restricted substance content (REACH) and labelling correctness. Synthetic blouses imported from China are subject to the standard 12% rate, with no GSP preferences available since 2014 for this country in the clothing sector.

Frequently asked questions

Is a viscose blouse classified under code 620640?
Yes. Code 620640 covers blouses of both synthetic and artificial fibers (including viscose, lyocell, modal). A viscose blouse where viscose is the predominant fiber by weight is classified under this code. The label must state the generic name - viscose.
How is a polyester-viscose blend blouse classified?
Both fiber groups fall under code 620640 - polyester as synthetic and viscose as artificial. Regardless of blend proportions, the blouse is classified under 620640, provided cotton or wool does not predominate by weight.
Is a lyocell (Tencel) blouse classified under 620640?
Yes. Lyocell is an artificial cellulosic fiber covered by code 620640. The fiber composition label must state the generic name lyocell, not the trade name Tencel, as required by Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011.
Do polyester blouses from China benefit from tariff preferences?
No, China has been graduated from the EU GSP scheme for the clothing sector. Polyester blouses from China under CN 6206 40 are subject to the full erga omnes rate of 12%.