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

Of wool or fine animal hair

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
26 docs
C400Y900C052Y920Y300Y301+20
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%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
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).
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

BTI classification examples

DEgold691/24-1

Linen blouse with adjustable straps

linenGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold473/24-1

Women's shirt-blouse, cotton, short sleeves

cottonGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold113/25-1

Women's polyester blouse with breast pocket

polyesterGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold156/25-1

Women's cotton shirt-blouse, size XL

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold739/25-1

Women's polyester blouse with short sleeves

poliestr (włókna chemiczne)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 wool blouses

CN code 620620 covers women's and girls' blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses of wool or fine animal hair, other than knitted or crocheted. Wool includes sheep's wool, cashmere, mohair, and alpaca. Classification requires wool to be the predominant fiber by weight. Wool blouses form a segment of formal and business clothing, particularly in the autumn-winter season. A blouse is a garment covering the upper body, with or without sleeves, with or without fastening. Heading 6206 covers both loose blouses and fitted women's shirts. The product must be woven - knitted wool blouses are classified under Chapter 61.

Regulatory requirements

Wool blouses are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Labels may include designations pure new wool or cashmere provided quality criteria are met. REACH requirements apply to acid and metal complex dyes for wool, formaldehyde, and nickel in metal components. Blouses in direct contact with skin face stricter formaldehyde limits. The GPSR requires product traceability and risk assessment. Girls' blouses face stricter mechanical safety requirements.

Trade and customs procedures

Women's wool blouses imported into the EU originate from Italy, China, Turkey, and Vietnam. Customs documentation must describe the product as a blouse with fiber composition. Origin rules require double transformation. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin. Customs authorities may verify fiber content. For wool-silk or wool-cashmere blends, documentation must precisely state each fiber's share.

Wool and cashmere blouses - premium market

CN 6206 20 covers women's blouses and shirts of wool or fine animal hair, made from woven fabric. Blouses of cashmere, mohair and merino wool represent the premium segment of women's formal and business wear. The erga omnes duty rate is 12%. Imports from third countries require proper textile fibre labelling under EU Regulation 1007/2011, including the percentage of wool and any admixtures in the language of the destination country.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cashmere blouse classified under 620620?
Yes. Cashmere is fine animal hair classified together with wool. A blouse where cashmere is the predominant fiber by weight is classified under 620620. The label must state the cashmere percentage.
How to distinguish a blouse from a dress in customs classification?
A blouse covers the upper body and ends at the waist or hips. A dress is a one-piece garment covering the body from the shoulders at least to the knees. The garment length and intended use determine classification.
Is a women's wool shirt classified under 620620?
Yes. Heading 6206 covers women's blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses. A women's wool shirt is classified under 620620, regardless of cut - with or without a collar.
Are cashmere blouses classified under CN 6206 20?
Yes, cashmere is a fine animal hair treated equally with sheep's wool in CN classification. Cashmere blouses are classified under CN 6206 20, provided cashmere accounts for at least 50% of fibre weight.