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62081100
ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDWomen's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, 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
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%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%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
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
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.
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Binding Tariff Information

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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.

Product characteristics and tariff classification

CN code 620811 covers women's or girls' slips and petticoats of man-made fibres, made from woven fabrics. Heading 6208 of the Combined Nomenclature groups women's personal undergarments: slips, petticoats, briefs, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes and similar articles. A slip is a garment worn under a skirt or dress, typically with a straight cut, reaching from the waist or hips to the knees or below. A half-slip covers the lower body from the hips. Code 620811 covers slips made from polyester, polyamide, viscose and modal woven fabrics. The predominant component by weight must belong to the man-made fibre group. The material must be woven - knitted slips are classified under Chapter 61.

Regulatory requirements for women's underwear labelling

Women's slips under CN code 620811 are subject to the Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 regarding fibre composition labelling. Labels must contain generic fibre names from Annex I and their weight percentages. As underwear worn directly against the skin, slips are subject to strict REACH limits on azo dyes (30 mg/kg per amine), formaldehyde and fabric pH. Slips made from synthetic fibres often undergo antistatic treatment with chemical agents - the substances used must comply with REACH requirements. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires importers to ensure product safety and traceability. Care labelling information (washing, ironing symbols) is not mandatory at EU level but is widely required by retailers.

Import, export and customs procedures

The customs declaration for slips under CN code 620811 should include a product description covering the garment type (slip, petticoat), dominant material (e.g. polyester, polyamide, viscose), intended gender and construction method (woven). Slips of man-made fibres are a traditional import product from Southeast Asia and China. Importers should verify current duty rates and trade measures in TARIC. Preferential duty rates are available under FTA agreements and the GSP system. The customs value of slips is typically low per piece, which may increase the risk of customs controls for value understatement. Documentation should include an invoice with unit prices and a material specification.

Slips and nightwear of artificial fibres - import requirements

CN 6208 11 covers women's slips, petticoats and combinations of synthetic or artificial fibres, made from woven fabric. Polyester satin and viscose products dominate this subheading. Imports must comply with REACH regarding restricted substances in skin-contact textiles. Labelling must include fibre composition, care instructions and importer data per EU Regulation 1007/2011 and GPSR requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is a viscose fabric slip classified under CN code 620811?
Yes. Viscose is an artificial (cellulosic) fibre, and the Combined Nomenclature groups synthetic and artificial fibres together under heading 6208. Women's slips of woven viscose fabric belong to code 620811, provided the artificial fibre constitutes the predominant component by weight.
What chemical substance limits apply to slips worn against the skin?
REACH restricts azo dyes releasing aromatic amines to 30 mg/kg per amine. Formaldehyde in products with direct skin contact should not exceed 75 mg/kg. Antistatic agents based on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also subject to restrictions. Importers should require test reports from their suppliers.
Is care symbol labelling mandatory in the EU?
Care symbol labelling (washing, drying, ironing) is not mandatory under EU regulations. However, many European retailers require this information as a condition for accepting goods for sale. Care symbols are regulated by ISO 3758 and applied voluntarily by garment manufacturers.
What labelling is required for slips under CN 6208 11?
Slips under CN 6208 11 must carry labels with full fibre composition in the destination country language, care symbols, importer details and country of origin per EU Regulation 1007/2011 and GPSR.