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62072200
ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDMen's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles

Of man-made fibres

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
13 docs
L079Y084Y946Y948Y945Y821+7
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 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%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NI 0%NZ 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SV 0%SWITZ 0%SY 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.
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).
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
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).
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.
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).
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.
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Binding Tariff Information

example

DEgold034/23-1

Men's sauna wrap/kilt, cotton terry fabric

cottonGRI 1GRI 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 scope and product features

CN code 620722 covers men's or boys' nightshirts and pyjamas of man-made fibres, made from woven fabrics. Man-made fibres under the Combined Nomenclature include both synthetic fibres (polyester, polyamide, acrylic) and artificial fibres (viscose, modal, lyocell). The predominant component by weight must belong to the man-made fibre group for classification under this code. Nightshirts from polyester or viscose woven fabrics are typical products of this subheading. Pyjamas from polyester-cotton blends are classified here only when the man-made fibre constitutes the largest share by weight. Equivalent knitted products are classified under Chapter 61. Classification requires precise determination of fibre composition based on the manufacturer's technical documentation.

Chemical fibre regulations and safety requirements

Importing nightshirts under CN code 620722 requires compliance with the Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 regarding proper fibre name designation. Synthetic and artificial fibres must be described using the generic names specified in Annex I - use of trade names instead of generic names on mandatory consumer labels is not permitted. REACH restrictions are particularly relevant for substances used in polyester fabric dyeing - disperse azo dyes, dyeing carriers containing chlorinated hydrocarbons and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires importers to ensure product traceability and maintain documentation enabling withdrawal of defective batches from the market.

Customs documentation and trade requirements

The customs declaration for nightshirts under CN code 620722 should precisely specify the product type, the dominant fibre (e.g. polyester, viscose), number of pieces and net weight. Customs value is determined based on transaction value in accordance with Article 70 of the Union Customs Code. Preferential duty rates require proof of origin meeting the rules of origin applicable under the relevant trade agreement. Origin rules for woven garments typically require at least weaving and making-up to be performed in the beneficiary country. Importers sourcing from Asian countries should pay attention to any safeguard measures or statistical surveillance applied to imports of man-made fibre clothing.

Synthetic pyjamas - care and labelling requirements

CN 6207 22 covers men's nightshirts and pyjamas of synthetic or artificial fibres, made from woven fabric. Polyester and polyamide pyjamas are valued for low pilling and easy washing. Labels must include exact fibre composition, ISO care symbols and manufacturer or importer information. Imports require REACH compliance, particularly regarding dyes and restricted substances in prolonged skin-contact products.

Frequently asked questions

Are viscose fabric pyjamas classified under code 620722?
Yes. Viscose is an artificial (cellulosic) fibre, and the Combined Nomenclature groups synthetic and artificial fibres together under this subheading. Men's pyjamas of woven viscose or modal fabric belong to code 620722, provided the artificial fibre constitutes the predominant component by weight.
What chemical substances are restricted under REACH for polyester garments?
REACH restricts azo dyes releasing aromatic amines to 30 mg/kg, formaldehyde used in fabric finishing, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in impregnation treatments. For polyester fabrics dyed using disperse methods, restrictions on dyeing carriers containing trichlorobenzene are also relevant. Importers should require reports from accredited laboratories.
Can a label state a trade name instead of the generic fibre name?
No. Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 requires standardised generic names from Annex I, such as polyester, polyamide or viscose. Trade names like Dacron or Nylon may be provided as supplementary information only but cannot replace the generic name on the mandatory label.
What information must pyjama labels include under CN 6207 22?
Pyjama labels under CN 6207 22 must include: full fibre composition in the destination country language, care symbols (washing, drying), manufacturer or importer details and country of origin.