Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, distinguishing them from woven garments of Chapter 62. This chapter further subdivides headings based on gender, style, material, etc. Heading 6103 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. A suit means a set consisting of a jacket and one pair of trousers, or a set consisting of a jacket and two pairs of trousers. This heading is subdivided by material into subheadings for wool, cotton, synthetic fibres, other textile materials, etc. First 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4, 03: indicates heading 6103, men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 6103.19, men's or boys' suits of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted. The 1 represents suits, and the 9 represents other textile materials. If of wool, it is classified under 6103.11; if of cotton, 6103.12; if of synthetic fibres, 6103.13; if of other textile materials, 6103.19. The goods are men's knitted suits made of other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres), therefore classified under 6103.19. If woven, they would be classified under Chapter 62; if of synthetic fibres, under 6103.13; if men's jackets imported separately, under 6103.3; if women's, under 6104.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, distinguishing them from woven garments of Chapter 62. This chapter further subdivides headings based on gender, style, material, etc.
Heading
Heading 6103 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. A suit means a set consisting of a jacket and one pair of trousers, or a set consisting of a jacket and two pairs of trousers. This heading is subdivided by material into subheadings for wool, cotton, synthetic fibres, other textile materials, etc.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4, 03: indicates heading 6103, men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 6103.19, men's or boys' suits of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted. The 1 represents suits, and the 9 represents other textile materials. If of wool, it is classified under 6103.11; if of cotton, 6103.12; if of synthetic fibres, 6103.13; if of other textile materials, 6103.19.
Classification Basis
The goods are men's knitted suits made of other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres), therefore classified under 6103.19. If woven, they would be classified under Chapter 62; if of synthetic fibres, under 6103.13; if men's jackets imported separately, under 6103.3; if women's, under 6104.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "men's knitted suits", must be consistent with the actual goods. Weaving Method: Must specify "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish from woven. Brand: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "none"), must be consistent with the trademark. Composition Content: List all textile materials by percentage, such as "55% linen 45% viscose". Style: Specify "men's suits", including jacket and trousers. Article Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for easy identification. Suit Composition: State the number of pieces included in the suit, such as "one jacket and one pair of trousers". Product Name: Men's knitted suits; Weaving Method: Knitted; Brand: ABC; Composition Content: 55% linen 45% viscose; Style: Men's suits (one jacket and one pair of trousers); Article Number: M123; Suit Composition: One jacket and one pair of trousers. Mistakenly declaring knitted suits as woven, classified under Chapter 62. Composition content not listing specific proportions, leading to subheading classification errors. Mistakenly declaring a single suit jacket as a suit, classified under 6103.3 instead of 6103.19.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "men's knitted suits", must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Only writing "suit" without specifying knitted and men's, leading to classification errors.
Weaving Method
Must specify "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish from woven.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as "woven", leading to classification under Chapter 62.
Brand
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "none"), must be consistent with the trademark.
List all textile materials by percentage, such as "55% linen 45% viscose".
⚠️ Only writing "blended" without specifying the specific composition and proportions.
Style
Specify "men's suits", including jacket and trousers.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as "single jacket" or "ensemble".
Article Number
Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for easy identification.
⚠️ Article number inconsistent with the actual goods, affecting inspection.
Suit Composition
State the number of pieces included in the suit, such as "one jacket and one pair of trousers".
⚠️ Not specifying the suit composition, leading to classification disputes.
Example： Product Name: Men's knitted suits; Weaving Method: Knitted; Brand: ABC; Composition Content: 55% linen 45% viscose; Style: Men's suits (one jacket and one pair of trousers); Article Number: M123; Suit Composition: One jacket and one pair of trousers.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly declaring knitted suits as woven, classified under Chapter 62.
Composition content not listing specific proportions, leading to subheading classification errors.
Mistakenly declaring a single suit jacket as a suit, classified under 6103.3 instead of 6103.19.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. Weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender is men's; 3. Style is suits (jacket + trousers); 4. Material is other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres). Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 6103.19. If the material is synthetic fibres, it is classified under 6103.13; if woven, under 6203. 6103.13 Men's suits of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted: Material is synthetic fibres, while 6103.19 is other textile materials (such as linen, viscose, etc.). 6103.23 Men's ensembles of cotton, knitted or crocheted: Ensembles are not suits, and the material is cotton. 6103.31 Men's jackets of wool, knitted or crocheted: Only jackets, not suits, and the material is wool. 6203.19 Men's suits of other textile materials, woven: Weaving method is woven, not knitted. 6104.19 Women's suits of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted: Gender is women's, not men's. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it men's? Is it a suit (jacket + trousers)? Is the material other textile materials? Are wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres excluded?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. Weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender is men's; 3. Style is suits (jacket + trousers); 4. Material is other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres). Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 6103.19. If the material is synthetic fibres, it is classified under 6103.13; if woven, under 6203.
Confused Codes：
6103.13 - Men's suits of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
Material is synthetic fibres, while 6103.19 is other textile materials (such as linen, viscose, etc.).
6103.23 - Men's ensembles of cotton, knitted or crocheted
Ensembles are not suits, and the material is cotton.
6103.31 - Men's jackets of wool, knitted or crocheted
Only jackets, not suits, and the material is wool.
6203.19 - Men's suits of other textile materials, woven
Weaving method is woven, not knitted.
6104.19 - Women's suits of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted
Gender is women's, not men's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it men's?
✓ Is it a suit (jacket + trousers)?
✓ Is the material other textile materials?
✓ Are wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether knitted suits are classified under 6103 or 6203? The key is the weaving method: knitted or crocheted goes to Chapter 61 (6103), woven goes to Chapter 62 (6203). This can be confirmed by observing the fabric texture, elasticity, or checking the production process sheet. What specifically do "other textile materials" in 6103.19 refer to? They refer to textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, and synthetic fibres, such as linen, ramie, viscose fibres, acetate fibres, etc., or their blends. How to distinguish between men's knitted suits and ensembles? Suits usually refer to sets worn on formal occasions, with the jacket and trousers of the same material and color; ensembles are sets worn on informal occasions, with a more casual style. Under heading 6103, suits are classified under 6103.1, and ensembles under 6103.2. If the jacket and trousers in a suit are of different materials, how to classify? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation, if the jacket and trousers of a set are of different materials, they should be classified separately. However, if regarded as a suit, it is classified according to the predominant material. It is recommended to consult customs or pre-classification. How to fill in the composition content when declaring? All textile materials must be listed by weight percentage, arranged from high to low, such as "55% linen 45% viscose". If non-textile materials are included, they must also be specified. How to check the import tax rate for 6103.19? The latest tax rate can be checked through the Chinese Customs Tariff, the General Administration of Customs website, or by consulting a customs broker. The tax rate varies depending on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc., and the actual declaration shall prevail. What should be noted when selling knitted suits through cross-border e-commerce? HS codes must be accurately declared to ensure consistency with the actual goods. Also pay attention to intellectual property, labeling requirements, etc. If they are personal items, different regulatory methods may apply. If a suit is knitted but has leather decorations, how to classify? If the leather is only decorative and does not change the essential characteristics of the garment, it is still classified as textile materials. If the leather constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under Chapter 42. The specific classification shall be determined according to the General Rules for the Interpretation.
Q: How to determine whether knitted suits are classified under 6103 or 6203?
A: The key is the weaving method: knitted or crocheted goes to Chapter 61 (6103), woven goes to Chapter 62 (6203). This can be confirmed by observing the fabric texture, elasticity, or checking the production process sheet.
Q: What specifically do "other textile materials" in 6103.19 refer to?
A: They refer to textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, and synthetic fibres, such as linen, ramie, viscose fibres, acetate fibres, etc., or their blends.
Q: How to distinguish between men's knitted suits and ensembles?
A: Suits usually refer to sets worn on formal occasions, with the jacket and trousers of the same material and color; ensembles are sets worn on informal occasions, with a more casual style. Under heading 6103, suits are classified under 6103.1, and ensembles under 6103.2.
Q: If the jacket and trousers in a suit are of different materials, how to classify?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation, if the jacket and trousers of a set are of different materials, they should be classified separately. However, if regarded as a suit, it is classified according to the predominant material. It is recommended to consult customs or pre-classification.
Q: How to fill in the composition content when declaring?
A: All textile materials must be listed by weight percentage, arranged from high to low, such as "55% linen 45% viscose". If non-textile materials are included, they must also be specified.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 6103.19?
A: The latest tax rate can be checked through the Chinese Customs Tariff, the General Administration of Customs website, or by consulting a customs broker. The tax rate varies depending on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc., and the actual declaration shall prevail.
Q: What should be noted when selling knitted suits through cross-border e-commerce?
A: HS codes must be accurately declared to ensure consistency with the actual goods. Also pay attention to intellectual property, labeling requirements, etc. If they are personal items, different regulatory methods may apply.
Q: If a suit is knitted but has leather decorations, how to classify?
A: If the leather is only decorative and does not change the essential characteristics of the garment, it is still classified as textile materials. If the leather constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under Chapter 42. The specific classification shall be determined according to the General Rules for the Interpretation.
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