Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various outerwear, innerwear, accessories, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Main categories include knitted overcoats, jackets, suits, shirts, underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, etc. It is distinguished from Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel); when classifying, the method of fabric construction must first be determined. Heading 6101 specifically covers men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. The scope mainly covers outerwear functions such as warmth retention and windproofing, but excludes men's suits, ensembles, etc. of heading 6103. Code 610110 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61: apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 "01" represent heading 6101: men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 "10" represent subheading 610110: the aforesaid men's garments made of wool or fine animal hair. Note: the 5th digit "1" indicates the material is wool or fine animal hair, and the 6th digit "0" is the subheading subdivision. The goods are men's knitted overcoats made of wool or fine animal hair, which conforms to the description of heading 6101, and the material belongs to wool or fine animal hair, so they are classified under 610110. If woven, they should be classified under 6201; if made of other textile materials (such as cotton or man-made fibers), they should be classified under 610120 or 610130, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various outerwear, innerwear, accessories, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Main categories include knitted overcoats, jackets, suits, shirts, underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, etc. It is distinguished from Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel); when classifying, the method of fabric construction must first be determined.
Heading
Heading 6101 specifically covers men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. The scope mainly covers outerwear functions such as warmth retention and windproofing, but excludes men's suits, ensembles, etc. of heading 6103.
Digit Breakdown
Code 610110 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61: apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 "01" represent heading 6101: men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 "10" represent subheading 610110: the aforesaid men's garments made of wool or fine animal hair. Note: the 5th digit "1" indicates the material is wool or fine animal hair, and the 6th digit "0" is the subheading subdivision.
Classification Basis
The goods are men's knitted overcoats made of wool or fine animal hair, which conforms to the description of heading 6101, and the material belongs to wool or fine animal hair, so they are classified under 610110. If woven, they should be classified under 6201; if made of other textile materials (such as cotton or man-made fibers), they should be classified under 610120 or 610130, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "men's knitted wool overcoat." Method of fabric construction: Must indicate "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish it from woven. Type: Specific style, such as overcoat, car coat, cape, windcheater, etc. Gender: Clearly indicate "men's"; women's should be classified under 6102. Material: Main fabric composition, such as wool or fine animal hair (such as cashmere, camel hair, etc.), with percentage content indicated. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare "none." Article number: The manufacturer's or exporter's product number for identification. Specifications and model: Such as size, color, etc., declared according to the actual goods. Product name: men's knitted wool overcoat; method of fabric construction: knitted; type: overcoat; gender: men's; material: 100% wool; brand: ABC; article number: MW2024-01; specifications and model: sizes M/L/XL, color black. Incorrectly declaring a knitted overcoat as woven, resulting in classification under Chapter 62. Failing to indicate gender, which may result in classification under the women's overcoat subheading. Writing only "wool" for the material without indicating content, affecting subheading determination.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "men's knitted wool overcoat."
⚠️ Only writing "overcoat" or "knitted apparel," without indicating men's style and material.
Method of fabric construction
Must indicate "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish it from woven.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as "woven," resulting in classification under Chapter 62.
Type
Specific style, such as overcoat, car coat, cape, windcheater, etc.
⚠️ Writing "outerwear" generically without distinguishing the specific type.
Gender
Clearly indicate "men's"; women's should be classified under 6102.
⚠️ Failing to indicate gender or incorrectly declaring it as women's.
Material
Main fabric composition, such as wool or fine animal hair (such as cashmere, camel hair, etc.), with percentage content indicated.
⚠️ Only writing "wool" without indicating content, or confusing wool with fine animal hair.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare "none."
⚠️ Omitting the brand or declaring it incorrectly.
Article number
The manufacturer's or exporter's product number for identification.
⚠️ Failing to provide an article number or providing one inconsistent with the actual goods.
Specifications and model
Such as size, color, etc., declared according to the actual goods.
⚠️ Incomplete information or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Incorrectly declaring a knitted overcoat as woven, resulting in classification under Chapter 62.
Failing to indicate gender, which may result in classification under the women's overcoat subheading.
Writing only "wool" for the material without indicating content, affecting subheading determination.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. The method of fabric construction must be knitted or crocheted; 2. The goods are men's; 3. The style belongs to overcoats, car coats, capes, windcheaters and similar articles; 4. The material is wool or fine animal hair. If all are satisfied, classify under 610110. If the material is other textile materials, classify under 610120 (cotton), 610130 (man-made fibers), etc. 620111 Men's woven overcoats of wool or fine animal hair: The method of fabric construction is woven, not knitted. 610120 Men's knitted overcoats of cotton: The material is cotton, not wool or fine animal hair. 610130 Men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibers: The material is man-made fibers, not wool or fine animal hair. 610210 Women's knitted overcoats of wool or fine animal hair: The gender is women's, not men's. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it men's? Is it an overcoat or similar outerwear? Is the material wool or fine animal hair? Is it confused with women's overcoats of 6102?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. The method of fabric construction must be knitted or crocheted; 2. The goods are men's; 3. The style belongs to overcoats, car coats, capes, windcheaters and similar articles; 4. The material is wool or fine animal hair. If all are satisfied, classify under 610110. If the material is other textile materials, classify under 610120 (cotton), 610130 (man-made fibers), etc.
Confused Codes：
620111 - Men's woven overcoats of wool or fine animal hair
The method of fabric construction is woven, not knitted.
610120 - Men's knitted overcoats of cotton
The material is cotton, not wool or fine animal hair.
610130 - Men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibers
The material is man-made fibers, not wool or fine animal hair.
610210 - Women's knitted overcoats of wool or fine animal hair
The gender is women's, not men's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it men's?
✓ Is it an overcoat or similar outerwear?
✓ Is the material wool or fine animal hair?
✓ Is it confused with women's overcoats of 6102?
❓ FAQ
How can one determine whether an overcoat is knitted or woven? Check the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarns, is elastic, and easily unravels; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a tight structure, and is not elastic. You may also check the care label or ask the manufacturer. How are wool and fine animal hair distinguished? Wool usually refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, mohair, etc. In customs classification, fine animal hair must meet specific fineness standards, such as cashmere with an average fineness of <=19 microns. If the overcoat fabric is blended, how is it classified? Classify according to the main component, usually the textile material with the greatest weight. If wool or fine animal hair has the highest content, classify under 610110. How are men's overcoats and women's overcoats distinguished? Judge by style, button direction, labels, etc. Usually men's overcoats have buttons on the right front, and women's on the left front. However, the declaration ultimately prevails, and customs may require supporting evidence. What is the difference between a knitted overcoat and a knitted jacket? An overcoat is usually knee-length or longer, while a jacket is shorter. However, heading 6101 includes car coats, so length is not the only criterion. Style and function must also be considered. What is the export tax rebate rate for 610110? The rebate rate may be adjusted. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or ask the local customs. It can usually be queried by commodity code on the General Administration of Customs website. Is a test report required at the time of declaration? If customs has doubts about the material, it may require a composition test report. It is advisable to prepare one in advance, especially for blended products. If an overcoat has a fur collar, how is it classified? If the fur is only decorative, it is still classified according to the main body of the overcoat; if the fur constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under 4303. This must be judged based on the fur area and function.
Q: How can one determine whether an overcoat is knitted or woven?
A: Check the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarns, is elastic, and easily unravels; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a tight structure, and is not elastic. You may also check the care label or ask the manufacturer.
Q: How are wool and fine animal hair distinguished?
A: Wool usually refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, mohair, etc. In customs classification, fine animal hair must meet specific fineness standards, such as cashmere with an average fineness of <=19 microns.
Q: If the overcoat fabric is blended, how is it classified?
A: Classify according to the main component, usually the textile material with the greatest weight. If wool or fine animal hair has the highest content, classify under 610110.
Q: How are men's overcoats and women's overcoats distinguished?
A: Judge by style, button direction, labels, etc. Usually men's overcoats have buttons on the right front, and women's on the left front. However, the declaration ultimately prevails, and customs may require supporting evidence.
Q: What is the difference between a knitted overcoat and a knitted jacket?
A: An overcoat is usually knee-length or longer, while a jacket is shorter. However, heading 6101 includes car coats, so length is not the only criterion. Style and function must also be considered.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 610110?
A: The rebate rate may be adjusted. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or ask the local customs. It can usually be queried by commodity code on the General Administration of Customs website.
Q: Is a test report required at the time of declaration?
A: If customs has doubts about the material, it may require a composition test report. It is advisable to prepare one in advance, especially for blended products.
Q: If an overcoat has a fur collar, how is it classified?
A: If the fur is only decorative, it is still classified according to the main body of the overcoat; if the fur constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under 4303. This must be judged based on the fur area and function.
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