Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted coats, suits, dresses, trousers, shirts, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics are elastic and breathable, often used for casual wear and sportswear. This chapter does not include knitted underwear (Chapter 62), knitted gloves (other headings of Chapter 61), or knitted hats (Chapter 65). Heading 6102 specifically covers women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. These garments are usually used for warmth or weather protection, with length at or below the knee or longer. It does not include knitted women's suits (6104), dresses (6104), or men's overcoats (6101). First 2 digits 61: Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 02: Heading 6102, specifically women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 30: Subheading 610230, referring to the above garments made of man-made fibres (i.e., synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.). The complete code 610230 indicates women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres. The goods are women's knitted overcoats made of man-made fibres, therefore classified under 6102.30. If woven, they would be classified under 6202; if cotton, under 6102.20; if wool, under 6102.10. Correct classification requires meeting all four conditions: knitted, women's, overcoat type, and man-made fibre material.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted coats, suits, dresses, trousers, shirts, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics are elastic and breathable, often used for casual wear and sportswear. This chapter does not include knitted underwear (Chapter 62), knitted gloves (other headings of Chapter 61), or knitted hats (Chapter 65).
Heading
Heading 6102 specifically covers women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. These garments are usually used for warmth or weather protection, with length at or below the knee or longer. It does not include knitted women's suits (6104), dresses (6104), or men's overcoats (6101).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 61: Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 02: Heading 6102, specifically women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 30: Subheading 610230, referring to the above garments made of man-made fibres (i.e., synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.). The complete code 610230 indicates women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted overcoats made of man-made fibres, therefore classified under 6102.30. If woven, they would be classified under 6202; if cotton, under 6102.20; if wool, under 6102.10. Correct classification requires meeting all four conditions: knitted, women's, overcoat type, and man-made fibre material.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as 'women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres'. Material: Detailed description of fabric composition, such as '100% polyester knitted', and indicate whether it contains coating or filling. Style: Description of the garment style, such as 'long overcoat', 'car coat', 'hooded anorak', etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in 'none'), used for customs intellectual property protection. Article Number: The product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification and tracking. Knitting Method: Indicate whether it is knitted or crocheted, such as 'knitted' (warp or weft knitted). Gender: Clearly indicate women's, to avoid confusion with men's. Processing Method: Indicate whether special treatment has been applied, such as coating, waterproofing, etc. Product Name: Women's knitted overcoat of man-made fibres; Material: 100% polyester, knitted; Style: Long, with belt; Brand: ZARA; Article Number: 12345; Knitting Method: Weft knitted; Gender: Women's; Processing Method: No coating. Mistakenly reporting man-made fibres as cotton, leading to subheading errors. Classifying women's knitted overcoats under woven code 6202. Ignoring filling material; if it contains down, it may still be classified under 6102.30 but must be noted. Failing to distinguish overcoats from car coats, affecting subheading subdivision.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as 'women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres'.
⚠️ Writing only 'women's overcoats' without specifying knitted and man-made fibres, leading to classification errors.
Material
Detailed description of fabric composition, such as '100% polyester knitted', and indicate whether it contains coating or filling.
⚠️ Writing only 'man-made fibres' without specifying polyester or nylon, or ignoring the filling material.
Style
Description of the garment style, such as 'long overcoat', 'car coat', 'hooded anorak', etc.
⚠️ Misreporting a car coat as a jacket, leading to incorrect classification under 6102 or 6104.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in 'none'), used for customs intellectual property protection.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring the brand, which may pose infringement risks.
Article Number
The product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification and tracking.
⚠️ Article number inconsistent with the actual product, causing inspection difficulties.
Knitting Method
Indicate whether it is knitted or crocheted, such as 'knitted' (warp or weft knitted).
⚠️ Misreporting crocheted as knitted, which, although both belong to Chapter 61, affects subheading subdivision.
Gender
Clearly indicate women's, to avoid confusion with men's.
⚠️ Misreporting unisex styles as women's or men's; judgment should be based on design features.
Processing Method
Indicate whether special treatment has been applied, such as coating, waterproofing, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring coating information; if the coating is visible, it may be classified under 5903 or 6210.
Mistakenly reporting man-made fibres as cotton, leading to subheading errors.
Classifying women's knitted overcoats under woven code 6202.
Ignoring filling material; if it contains down, it may still be classified under 6102.30 but must be noted.
Failing to distinguish overcoats from car coats, affecting subheading subdivision.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. Knitted or crocheted process; 2. Women's; 3. Overcoat type garment (length at or below the knee or longer); 4. Man-made fibre material. All must be met simultaneously, none can be omitted. If woven, classify under Chapter 62; if cotton, under 6102.20; if wool, under 6102.10. 610220 Women's knitted overcoats of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 610230 is man-made fibres. The main difference is fabric composition; cotton is softer and more breathable, while man-made fibres are more durable. 620230 Women's woven overcoats of man-made fibres: Woven process, whereas 610230 is knitted. Woven fabrics are non-elastic, tightly structured, and usually more formal. 610210 Women's knitted overcoats of wool: Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 610230 is man-made fibres. Wool provides better warmth and is more expensive. 610240 Women's knitted car coats of man-made fibres: Car coats are shorter in length, usually to the hip, whereas overcoats are at or below the knee or longer. Length is the main distinguishing point. 610290 Women's knitted overcoats of other textile materials: Applies to materials other than cotton, wool, or man-made fibres, such as silk, linen, etc. Man-made fibres are not classified here. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it overcoat type (length at or below the knee or longer)? Is it made of man-made fibres? Does it contain coating or filling that affects classification?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. Knitted or crocheted process; 2. Women's; 3. Overcoat type garment (length at or below the knee or longer); 4. Man-made fibre material. All must be met simultaneously, none can be omitted. If woven, classify under Chapter 62; if cotton, under 6102.20; if wool, under 6102.10.
Confused Codes：
610220 - Women's knitted overcoats of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 610230 is man-made fibres. The main difference is fabric composition; cotton is softer and more breathable, while man-made fibres are more durable.
620230 - Women's woven overcoats of man-made fibres
Woven process, whereas 610230 is knitted. Woven fabrics are non-elastic, tightly structured, and usually more formal.
610210 - Women's knitted overcoats of wool
Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 610230 is man-made fibres. Wool provides better warmth and is more expensive.
610240 - Women's knitted car coats of man-made fibres
Car coats are shorter in length, usually to the hip, whereas overcoats are at or below the knee or longer. Length is the main distinguishing point.
610290 - Women's knitted overcoats of other textile materials
Applies to materials other than cotton, wool, or man-made fibres, such as silk, linen, etc. Man-made fibres are not classified here.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it overcoat type (length at or below the knee or longer)?
✓ Is it made of man-made fibres?
✓ Does it contain coating or filling that affects classification?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for 610230? The latest tariff rate can be queried through the General Administration of Customs of China website or the International Trade Single Window. Rates vary by country, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to rely on the customs system data at the time of declaration. How to distinguish women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres from women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres? The main difference is length and style. Overcoats are usually at or below the knee or longer, while jackets are shorter, generally to the waist or hip. If the length is at or below the knee, classify under 610230; if it is a short jacket, classify under car coats of 6102.30 or 6104. If a women's knitted overcoat contains filling, does it affect classification? The filling itself does not affect the heading, but if the filling is down and the fabric is man-made fibres, it is still classified under 610230. However, if the fabric has a coating or the filling gives the garment cold-weather functionality, it is necessary to confirm whether it is classified under 6102.30. Which code should men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres be classified under? Men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres should be classified under 6101.30, i.e., men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres. 610230 applies only to women's. How to determine whether a garment is knitted or woven? Knitted fabrics are formed by interlocking loops, are elastic, and edges tend to curl; woven fabrics are made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, are non-elastic, and tightly structured. They can be observed with a magnifying glass or tested by stretching. Are brand and article number mandatory when declaring? Brand and article number are important declaration elements. If there is an actual brand, it must be declared, otherwise it may involve infringement. The article number helps customs identify the goods and is recommended to be filled in. If there is no brand, fill in 'none'. What is the difference in filling out customs declarations for 610230 and 620230? 610230 is knitted, 620230 is woven. When declaring, the product name must clearly indicate 'knitted' or 'woven' and correspond to the correct code. Customs will verify the process during inspection. If a women's knitted overcoat of man-made fibres is blended, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended materials are classified according to the predominant component. If man-made fibres have the highest content, classify under 610230; if cotton has the highest content, classify under 610220. The percentage composition must be provided.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 610230?
A: The latest tariff rate can be queried through the General Administration of Customs of China website or the International Trade Single Window. Rates vary by country, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to rely on the customs system data at the time of declaration.
Q: How to distinguish women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres from women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres?
A: The main difference is length and style. Overcoats are usually at or below the knee or longer, while jackets are shorter, generally to the waist or hip. If the length is at or below the knee, classify under 610230; if it is a short jacket, classify under car coats of 6102.30 or 6104.
Q: If a women's knitted overcoat contains filling, does it affect classification?
A: The filling itself does not affect the heading, but if the filling is down and the fabric is man-made fibres, it is still classified under 610230. However, if the fabric has a coating or the filling gives the garment cold-weather functionality, it is necessary to confirm whether it is classified under 6102.30.
Q: Which code should men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres be classified under?
A: Men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres should be classified under 6101.30, i.e., men's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres. 610230 applies only to women's.
Q: How to determine whether a garment is knitted or woven?
A: Knitted fabrics are formed by interlocking loops, are elastic, and edges tend to curl; woven fabrics are made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, are non-elastic, and tightly structured. They can be observed with a magnifying glass or tested by stretching.
Q: Are brand and article number mandatory when declaring?
A: Brand and article number are important declaration elements. If there is an actual brand, it must be declared, otherwise it may involve infringement. The article number helps customs identify the goods and is recommended to be filled in. If there is no brand, fill in 'none'.
Q: What is the difference in filling out customs declarations for 610230 and 620230?
A: 610230 is knitted, 620230 is woven. When declaring, the product name must clearly indicate 'knitted' or 'woven' and correspond to the correct code. Customs will verify the process during inspection.
Q: If a women's knitted overcoat of man-made fibres is blended, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended materials are classified according to the predominant component. If man-made fibres have the highest content, classify under 610230; if cotton has the highest content, classify under 610220. The percentage composition must be provided.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.