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62079900
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 other textile materials

Classification scope and typical products

CN code 620799 covers men's or boys' bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar domestic garments of textile materials other than cotton, made from woven fabrics. This is the residual subheading within heading 6207 for bathrobes. Products classified here include bathrobes of silk, wool, synthetic fibres, artificial fibres, linen and blends where cotton is not the predominant component by weight. Polyester, polyester satin or viscose fabric bathrobes are typical products under this subheading. Wool flannel bathrobes also belong to this code. The material must be woven - bathrobes of knitted fleece are classified under Chapter 61. Classification requires determining the predominant fibre based on weight percentage composition.

Regulations and safety requirements

Importing bathrobes under CN code 620799 requires compliance with the Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on fibre composition labelling. Fibres must be designated by their correct generic names from Annex I. REACH restrictions apply to azo dyes, formaldehyde and chemicals used in fabric finishing. For bathrobes of synthetic fibres, flammability is a concern - polyester fibres melt on contact with fire, posing an additional hazard. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires importers to conduct risk assessments covering fire and mechanical hazards. Bathrobes with long belts may require strangulation risk assessment, particularly when intended for young people.

Trade aspects and customs documentation

The customs declaration for bathrobes under CN code 620799 requires specification of the product type, dominant material (e.g. polyester, silk, wool), intended gender and construction method. Silk bathrobes represent a premium segment and are most commonly imported from China - their customs value is typically higher than cotton bathrobes. Importers should verify any trade measures applicable for the specific country of origin in TARIC. Preferential duty rates may be available under FTA agreements or the GSP system. Wool bathrobes may benefit from preferences under agreements with wool-producing countries. Documentation should include a commercial invoice with transaction value, material specification and proof of origin.

Men's bathrobes of silk and synthetic fabrics

CN 6207 99 covers men's bathrobes, dressing gowns and home wear of textile materials other than cotton, made from woven fabric. This includes synthetic fibre robes (polyester, microfibre), artificial fibre (viscose) and natural fibre (silk, linen) robes. Microfibre (polyester) bathrobes are increasingly popular due to their lightness and quick-drying properties. Silk bathrobes represent the luxury segment. Correct material identification is essential for tariff classification.

Frequently asked questions

Is a polyester satin bathrobe classified under code 620799?
Yes. Polyester satin is a woven fabric of synthetic fibres, and men's bathrobes of materials other than cotton are classified under code 620799. Satin is a type of weave, not a type of fibre - classification depends on the fibre composition, not the weave of the fabric.
Are fleece bathrobes classified under code 620799?
No. Fleece is a knitted material, not woven. Bathrobes made from knitted fleece are classified under Chapter 61, not Chapter 62. Code 620799 covers only bathrobes made from woven fabrics of fibres other than cotton.
What safety risks are assessed for bathrobes under GPSR?
Risk assessment should cover material flammability (especially synthetic fibres), mechanical risks from belts and cords, chemical safety (dyes, formaldehyde) and durability of decorative elements. Importers should document the risk assessment conducted and retain it for 10 years.
Is a microfibre bathrobe classified under CN 6207 99?
Yes, a men's microfibre (polyester) bathrobe is classified under CN 6207 99, as microfibre is a synthetic fibre. CN 6207 91 applies exclusively to cotton bathrobes.