U.S. imports of Women's & Girls' Knit Cotton Nightdresses & Pajamas (HS 610831) totaled $42.0M in September 2026, imported from 58 countries.
Importers of Women's & Girls' Knit Cotton Nightdresses & Pajamas paid $7.7M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Women's & Girls' Knit Cotton Nightdresses & Pajamas imports of $42.0M in September 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $25.0M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataCotton's breathability and consumer preference for natural fibers in sleepwear make this heading a steady volume category in the US intimate apparel import market. The US schedule breaks the heading into women's (6108310010) and girls' (6108310020) lines, with a catch-all 6108310000 for statistical reporting. Cambodia and Vietnam together account for the dominant share of US supply, with India and Peru also significant sources — Peru's position reflects its established premium pima cotton knit sector. Textile visa and quota-monitoring requirements may apply depending on origin, and importers should confirm current textile safeguard status for each supplier country.
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6.9K import shipments a month
Both nightdresses (single-piece garments) and pajama sets (coordinated top-and-bottom sleepwear) are captured under 610831 when made of cotton and knitted or crocheted. The key classification boundary is end use as sleepwear rather than loungewear or activewear; garments marketed or designed for sleeping are classified here, while similar-looking garments intended for general leisure wear may fall under different headings.
Peru has a well-developed premium cotton knitting industry, particularly for pima and tangüis cotton, which commands higher price points in the US market. Its established manufacturing base and reputation for fine-gauge cotton knitwear have made it a consistent supplier of higher-quality sleepwear, complementing the higher-volume production from Cambodia and Vietnam.
Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 6108
Subheading 610831 · $42.0M of $297.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6108310010 | Women's Nightdresses and Pajamas of Cotton, Knit | $18.5M | 19.28% | 99.92% | $3.6M |
| 6108310020 | Girls' Nightdresses and Pajamas of Cotton, Knit | $12.9M | 18.58% | 99.90% | $2.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6108310000 | W/G Nightdresses & Pajamas of Cotton, Knit | $981K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$42.0MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $296.1M of Women's & Girls' Knit Cotton Nightdresses & Pajamas.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
China pays 28.5% duty; Peru 12.6%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.76% of imports for consumption.