Chapter 61 covers garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, including knitted jackets, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, nightwear, sportswear, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, and exclude garments that are not knitted or crocheted (classified in Chapter 62). Within the chapter, goods are further subdivided by gender, category, and material, making it a highly technical chapter in garment classification. Heading 6103 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. Garments under this heading are all outerwear, further divided by specific style and material. Ensembles refer to sets consisting of two or three pieces, worn for everyday informal occasions. Code 610321 is a six-digit subheading: the first two digits "61" indicate Chapter 61 (garments, knitted or crocheted); digits 3-4 "03" indicate heading 6103 (men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted); digits 5-6 "21" indicate subheading 610321, specifically men's or boys' ensembles of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted. Among these, "2" represents ensembles, and "1" represents wool or fine animal hair as the material. The goods are men's knitted ensembles made of wool or fine animal hair, therefore classified under 610321. If woven, they would be classified under 6203; if of cotton, under 610322; if of synthetic fibres, under 610323; if of other textile materials, under 610329. Ensembles are distinguished from suits (610310), the latter being worn on formal occasions.

Product Name: The specific commodity name should be declared, such as "men's knitted wool ensembles", avoiding the generic term "garments". Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), and the brand type (such as "foreign brand" or "domestic brand"). Export Preference Status: Fill in according to the actual trade situation: "export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country" or "do not enjoy". Weaving Method: Must specify "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish from woven. Type: Fill in "ensembles", and specify how many pieces are included (such as two-piece, three-piece). Gender: Fill in "men's", taking care to distinguish from women's (6104). Composition Content: Declare by weight percentage, such as "wool 70%, polyester 30%"; note that fine animal hair requires specific type. Style Details: Describe the composition of the ensemble, such as "one jacket and one pair of trousers", whether lined, pockets, etc. Product Name: Men's knitted wool ensembles; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: Do not enjoy; Weaving Method: Knitted; Type: Ensembles (two-piece); Gender: Men's; Composition Content: Wool 80%, nylon 20%; Style Details: One pullover and one pair of trousers, unlined. Incorrectly declaring knitted as woven, leading to classification under Chapter 62. Incorrectly declaring ensembles as suits, classified under 610310. Composition content only states "wool" without specifying percentage, making it impossible to determine the subheading. Ignoring the number of component pieces in the ensemble, resulting in incomplete classification.

Core classification criteria: 1. Weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender is men's; 3. Style is ensembles (not suits); 4. Material is wool or fine animal hair (wool or fine animal hair has the highest content by weight). All of the above conditions must be met to classify under 610321. If the material is cotton, classify under 610322; synthetic fibres under 610323; others under 610329. 610310 Men's suits: Suits are worn on formal occasions, typically with jacket and trousers of the same colour and material, with strict style requirements; ensembles are worn for everyday informal occasions, with more casual styles. 610322 Men's ensembles of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 610321 is wool or fine animal hair. Classification is determined by the textile material with the greatest weight. 610323 Men's ensembles of synthetic fibres: Material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc., whereas 610321 is wool or fine animal hair. 620321 Men's ensembles of wool or fine animal hair (woven): Weaving method is woven, classified under Chapter 62; 610321 is knitted. 610331 Men's jackets of wool or fine animal hair: Refers only to jackets, not including trousers, whereas ensembles are complete sets of garments. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it men's? Is it ensembles (not suits)? Is wool or fine animal hair the primary material? Does it include a jacket and trousers (or more pieces)?

How to distinguish ensembles from suits? Ensembles are for everyday informal occasions, with looser styles, and the top and bottom need not be of the same colour and material; suits are for formal occasions, with jacket and trousers typically of the same colour and material, with strict style requirements. If unable to distinguish, refer to customs classification decisions or advance rulings. How to quickly determine knitted versus woven? Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has no elasticity, and edges do not easily curl. You can also check the care label or ask the supplier. What is the difference between wool and fine animal hair? Wool usually refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair refers to cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, and other fine hairs. In HS codes, "wool or fine animal hair" are often listed together, but when declaring composition, the specific type must be stated, such as "sheep's wool" or "cashmere". If the jacket and trousers in an ensemble are of different materials, how to classify? According to the General Rules for Interpretation, if both the jacket and trousers of a set meet the definition of ensembles and are put up for retail sale, classification is based on the predominant material. If this cannot be determined, they may be classified separately. It is recommended to retain purchase documents for customs verification. How to check the export tariff for 610321? Export tariff rates must be checked according to the destination country and trade agreements. China's export tariffs can be checked through the General Administration of Customs website or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China"; destination country tariffs can be checked on that country's customs website or using the WTO tariff database. What should be noted when selling such garments via cross-border e-commerce? HS codes must be accurately declared to avoid customs clearance delays or fines due to classification errors. Also note the destination country's labelling requirements for textiles, safety standards (such as flame retardancy), and de minimis thresholds. It is recommended to use a reputable customs broker or consult a customs affairs expert. If an ensemble includes three pieces (jacket, waistcoat, trousers), is it still classified under 610321? Yes, as long as all three pieces are knitted, men's, made of wool or fine animal hair, and constitute an ensemble, it is still classified under 610321. However, "three-piece" must be stated in the declaration elements. How to confirm whether wool or fine animal hair is the "primary material"? Calculate by weight percentage; if wool or fine animal hair content is the highest, it is considered the primary material. If blended with other fibres, a composition test report must be provided. For example, wool 60%, polyester 40%, then classify under 610321.