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62082900
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 other textile materials

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.

Tariff classification and subheading scope

CN code 620829 is the residual subheading covering women's or girls' nightdresses and pyjamas of textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibres, made from woven fabrics. This code covers products made from silk, wool, linen and blends where neither cotton nor man-made fibres constitute the predominant component by weight. Silk nightdresses represent the premium segment of nightwear and are the most common product under this subheading. Pyjamas of linen or wool fabrics also belong to this code. The material must be woven - knitted products are classified under Chapter 61. When classifying fibre blends, Note 2 to Section XI applies, requiring determination of the predominant component based on weight percentages.

Regulatory requirements and product safety

Importing nightdresses under CN code 620829 requires compliance with the Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on fibre composition labelling. Silk should be labelled with the correct generic name, and wool may be designated as virgin wool provided the criteria of Article 8 are met. REACH restrictions apply to azo dyes (30 mg/kg per amine), formaldehyde and chromium VI in wool products (3 mg/kg). Silk nightdresses imported from China may require additional verification regarding substances used in silk dyeing and finishing. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires risk assessment covering chemical and fire hazards. Natural silk has relatively low flammability, which is an advantage for nightwear safety.

Trade and customs procedures

The customs declaration for nightdresses under CN code 620829 should describe the product type (nightdress, pyjamas), dominant material (e.g. silk, wool, linen), intended gender and construction method (woven). Silk nightdresses are imported mainly from China and represent products with higher customs value than comparable cotton items. Importers should verify any trade measures for the country of origin in TARIC. Preferential duty rates may be available under FTA agreements or the GSP system. EU exports of silk nightwear are not subject to export control restrictions. Customs documentation should include a commercial invoice with transaction value, material specification and proof of origin where tariff preferences are applied.

Silk and linen women's pyjamas - luxury segment

CN 6208 29 covers women's nightdresses and pyjamas of textile materials other than cotton, synthetic and artificial fibres, made from woven fabric. Silk and linen pyjamas from the premium segment dominate. Natural silk is valued in nightwear for hypoallergenic properties, thermoregulation and skin gentleness. Silk pyjama imports come mainly from China and Vietnam. The standard duty rate is 12%.

Frequently asked questions

Is a silk women's nightdress classified under code 620829?
Yes. Natural silk is not a man-made fibre under the Combined Nomenclature, so woven silk nightdresses fall under the residual subheading 620829. Code 620822 covers nightdresses of synthetic and artificial fibres only, and code 620821 applies to cotton products.
Is silk a low-flammability material?
Yes. Natural silk has relatively low flammability compared to cotton and many synthetic fibres. Silk burns slowly, tends to self-extinguish and does not melt like polyester. This property is an advantage for silk nightwear from the fire safety perspective assessed under GPSR.
What REACH restrictions apply to wool nightdresses?
For wool products dyed with chromium, the chromium VI limit is 3 mg/kg (Annex XVII entry 47). General restrictions on azo dyes (30 mg/kg per amine) and formaldehyde (75 mg/kg for skin contact products) also apply. Importers should require laboratory test reports from their suppliers.
What CN code applies to women's silk pyjamas?
Women's silk pyjamas are classified under CN 6208 29. Silk does not have a separate subheading in heading 6208 and falls under the residual subheading.