HS Code:
Bib and brace overalls, categorized under HS Code 6203.42 (for men's or boys' cotton overalls) and 6204.62 (for women's or girls' cotton overalls), are protective or workwear garments typically made of durable materials like denim or cotton. They are widely used in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, as well as in casual fashion. This category excludes knitted or crocheted overalls (HS Code 6103/6104). Global trade in this category is driven by demand for affordable, durable workwear, with significant production in developing countries due to lower labor costs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 350 million
29.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
20.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable and organic cotton overalls
Increased production costs but higher market value in eco-conscious markets like the EU and US
2021-2022
Shift towards e-commerce for workwear distribution
Expanded market access for smaller exporters, reduced dependency on traditional retail channels
2020-2022
Growing use of bib overalls in fashion beyond workwear
Diversified demand, with higher exports to urban markets in North America and Europe
2019-2022
The EVFTA, effective since August 2020, has progressively reduced tariffs on Vietnamese textile exports, including bib and brace overalls, to 0% by 2023, boosting Vietnam's competitiveness in the EU market.
August 2020 - ongoing
Increased export volume from Vietnam to the EU by approximately 15% annually since 2020
Ongoing US-China trade tensions have led to additional tariffs on Chinese textile products, prompting buyers to source bib and brace overalls from alternative countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam.
2019 - ongoing
Reduced Chinese market share in the US by 5-7%, with gains for Southeast Asian exporters
Bangladesh is set to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2026, potentially losing duty-free access under schemes like GSP in the EU, which may affect its competitiveness in the workwear market.
Projected for 2026
Possible increase in export costs, potentially reducing market share unless mitigated by new trade agreements