HS Code 6217Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)

What HS code 6217 covers

Heading 6217 is a catch-all. It holds small clothing items and loose pieces that no other heading names. The short form n.e.c. means "not elsewhere classified". Think of other made up clothing accessories, such as trims and add-ons that finish a garment.

The goods are made of cloth that is woven or otherwise not knitted. Woven clothing accessories and similar textile accessories fit here. Knitted goods are classified elsewhere.

The code has different names in different places. Traders in India say HSN code 6217. In the United States it is the HTS code 6217. The first six digits are the same in every system, because they come from the Harmonized System tariff classification. A country may add more digits after those six for its own tariff.

HS 621710 vs 621790: which six-digit code to use

Some tariffs write these codes with a dot, as 6217.10 and 6217.90. The split is easy to remember. One code is for finished items, and the other is for pieces.

Ask one question about your product. Is it a complete accessory, or is it a piece made to go onto or into something else? A complete accessory goes to 621710. A piece goes to 621790. Customs officers make the final call, so check your goods with a broker. The HS code classifier can also help you narrow it down.

• 621710 (6217.10): a finished clothing accessory.
• 621790 (6217.90): a part made for a garment or for an accessory.

6217 vs 6212 and other Chapter 62 headings

Heading 6217 is a fallback, so a more specific heading always wins. Check 6212 first. It is the one heading that 6217 excludes by name, so goods that fit 6212 never land here. Heading 6212 also accepts knitted goods, while 6217 does not.

Chapter 62 is the apparel chapter for woven goods, and most of its headings are narrow. Before you choose 6217, rule out the named headings. Each one beats the catch-all.

If your item matches one of these, use that heading:

• Handkerchiefs go to heading 6213.
• Gloves, ties and scarves have their own headings too. The FAQ below shows which.

Who imports and exports HS 6217 goods

Customs records show which firms move these goods across borders. They help you answer simple questions. Who buys garment parts in a given market? Who supplies them?

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.

You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. For the wider picture, open the import data and export data pages. For company lists, use the buyer data and supplier data pages.