Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including garments knitted to shape or made up directly from knitted fabric, as well as garments cut and sewn from knitted fabric. This chapter ranges from knitted underwear and outerwear to hosiery, gloves, etc., but excludes knitted fabric itself (Chapter 60) and leather apparel (Chapter 42). The core characteristic is that the main body of the garment is constructed by knitting, which distinguishes it from woven garments (Chapter 62). Heading 6103 specifically covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. "Jackets" refers to knitted outerwear worn on the upper body, such as jackets, suit jackets, blazers, etc., which must have men's characteristics and not be underwear. This heading is subdivided by material; 6103 covers other textile materials, distinguishing it from cotton (6103.10), synthetic fibers (6103.20), etc. The first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel). The 3rd-4th digits "03" represent heading 6103, i.e., men's knitted jackets, suits, etc. The 5th-6th digits "39" represent the subheading "of other textile materials," i.e., under heading 6103, excluding common materials such as cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc., men's jackets made of other textile materials (such as silk, linen, regenerated fibers, blends, etc.). Therefore, the complete meaning of 610339 is: men's jackets, knitted or crocheted, of textile materials other than cotton, synthetic fibers, etc. The product is a men's knitted jacket, made of other textile materials (such as linen, viscose, etc.), not cotton, not synthetic fibers, not wool. Therefore, it is classified under heading 6103, and because the material is not 6103.10 (cotton), 6103.20 (synthetic fibers), or 6103.30 (wool or fine animal hair), it is classified under 6103.39 "of other textile materials." If it were woven, it would be classified under 6203; if it were women's, it would be classified under 6104.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including garments knitted to shape or made up directly from knitted fabric, as well as garments cut and sewn from knitted fabric. This chapter ranges from knitted underwear and outerwear to hosiery, gloves, etc., but excludes knitted fabric itself (Chapter 60) and leather apparel (Chapter 42). The core characteristic is that the main body of the garment is constructed by knitting, which distinguishes it from woven garments (Chapter 62).
Heading
Heading 6103 specifically covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. "Jackets" refers to knitted outerwear worn on the upper body, such as jackets, suit jackets, blazers, etc., which must have men's characteristics and not be underwear. This heading is subdivided by material; 6103 covers other textile materials, distinguishing it from cotton (6103.10), synthetic fibers (6103.20), etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel). The 3rd-4th digits "03" represent heading 6103, i.e., men's knitted jackets, suits, etc. The 5th-6th digits "39" represent the subheading "of other textile materials," i.e., under heading 6103, excluding common materials such as cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc., men's jackets made of other textile materials (such as silk, linen, regenerated fibers, blends, etc.). Therefore, the complete meaning of 610339 is: men's jackets, knitted or crocheted, of textile materials other than cotton, synthetic fibers, etc.
Classification Basis
The product is a men's knitted jacket, made of other textile materials (such as linen, viscose, etc.), not cotton, not synthetic fibers, not wool. Therefore, it is classified under heading 6103, and because the material is not 6103.10 (cotton), 6103.20 (synthetic fibers), or 6103.30 (wool or fine animal hair), it is classified under 6103.39 "of other textile materials." If it were woven, it would be classified under 6203; if it were women's, it would be classified under 6104.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, with a specific description of the style, such as "knitted men's jacket," "knitted men's suit jacket." Brand: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), which must be consistent with the actual product or authorization. Material Composition: List in detail the types of textile materials and their percentage content, such as "55% linen 45% viscose." Weaving Method: Clearly state "knitted" or "crocheted," and indicate whether it is knitted to shape or cut and sewn. Style: Describe the specific type of jacket, such as jacket, suit jacket, blazer, etc., and indicate whether it has a hood, zipper, etc. Gender: Declare as "men's," which must conform to men's clothing characteristics (such as left-over-right placket, etc.). Item Number: Fill in the product number of the manufacturer or seller for easy identification. Processing Method: State whether it is knitted to shape (directly knitted into a garment) or cut and sewn from knitted fabric. Product Name: Knitted men's jacket; Brand: ABC; Material Composition: 60% linen 40% viscose; Weaving Method: Knitted (cut and sewn); Style: Stand-collar zippered jacket, no hood; Gender: Men's; Item Number: M12345; Processing Method: Cut and sewn from knitted fabric. Material composition not specifically listed, only writing "other textile materials," making it impossible to confirm the subheading. Misreporting knitted as woven, incorrectly classified under Chapter 62. Incorrect gender declaration, men's misreported as women's, classified under 6104.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, with a specific description of the style, such as "knitted men's jacket," "knitted men's suit jacket."
⚠️ Writing only "men's jacket" is too general and does not reflect knitting and style.
Brand
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), which must be consistent with the actual product or authorization.
⚠️ Incorrect brand declaration or confusion with infringing brands.
Material Composition
List in detail the types of textile materials and their percentage content, such as "55% linen 45% viscose."
⚠️ Writing only "blend" or "other textile materials" without specifying.
Weaving Method
Clearly state "knitted" or "crocheted," and indicate whether it is knitted to shape or cut and sewn.
⚠️ Misreporting as "woven," leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the specific type of jacket, such as jacket, suit jacket, blazer, etc., and indicate whether it has a hood, zipper, etc.
⚠️ Unclear style description, making it impossible to determine whether it is a jacket.
Gender
Declare as "men's," which must conform to men's clothing characteristics (such as left-over-right placket, etc.).
⚠️ Misreporting as "women's" or "unisex," leading to classification under 6104.
Item Number
Fill in the product number of the manufacturer or seller for easy identification.
⚠️ Item number does not match the actual product or is missing.
Processing Method
State whether it is knitted to shape (directly knitted into a garment) or cut and sewn from knitted fabric.
⚠️ Confusing the processing method, affecting classification.
Example: Product Name: Knitted men's jacket; Brand: ABC; Material Composition: 60% linen 40% viscose; Weaving Method: Knitted (cut and sewn); Style: Stand-collar zippered jacket, no hood; Gender: Men's; Item Number: M12345; Processing Method: Cut and sewn from knitted fabric.
Common Mistakes:
Material composition not specifically listed, only writing "other textile materials," making it impossible to confirm the subheading.
Misreporting knitted as woven, incorrectly classified under Chapter 62.
Incorrect gender declaration, men's misreported as women's, classified under 6104.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The product must be knitted or crocheted apparel, conforming to Chapter 61; 2) It must be a men's jacket, conforming to heading 6103; 3) The material must be other textile materials, i.e., excluding cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc. Reference should be made to the "Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" for the definition of "jacket," as well as the "Guidelines for the Classification of Knitted or Crocheted Apparel." If the material is a blend, classify according to the predominant material, but if the predominant material is cotton or synthetic fibers, classify under the corresponding subheading. 610331 Men's knitted jackets (of wool or fine animal hair): Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 610339 is other textile materials. 610332 Men's knitted jackets (of cotton): Material is cotton, whereas 610339 is other textile materials other than cotton. 610333 Men's knitted jackets (of synthetic fibers): Material is synthetic fibers, whereas 610339 is non-synthetic fibers. 620339 Men's woven jackets (of other textile materials): Weaving method is woven, classified under Chapter 62, whereas 610339 is knitted. 610439 Women's knitted jackets (of other textile materials): Gender is women's, classified under 6104, whereas 610339 is men's. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it a men's jacket? Is the material other textile materials (not cotton, not synthetic fibers, not wool)? Are suits, ensembles, etc. excluded? Are swimwear, protective clothing, and other special garments excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The product must be knitted or crocheted apparel, conforming to Chapter 61; 2) It must be a men's jacket, conforming to heading 6103; 3) The material must be other textile materials, i.e., excluding cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc. Reference should be made to the "Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System" for the definition of "jacket," as well as the "Guidelines for the Classification of Knitted or Crocheted Apparel." If the material is a blend, classify according to the predominant material, but if the predominant material is cotton or synthetic fibers, classify under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes:
610331 - Men's knitted jackets (of wool or fine animal hair)
Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 610339 is other textile materials.
610332 - Men's knitted jackets (of cotton)
Material is cotton, whereas 610339 is other textile materials other than cotton.
Material is synthetic fibers, whereas 610339 is non-synthetic fibers.
620339 - Men's woven jackets (of other textile materials)
Weaving method is woven, classified under Chapter 62, whereas 610339 is knitted.
610439 - Women's knitted jackets (of other textile materials)
Gender is women's, classified under 6104, whereas 610339 is men's.
Self-Check:
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it a men's jacket?
✓ Is the material other textile materials (not cotton, not synthetic fibers, not wool)?
✓ Are suits, ensembles, etc. excluded?
✓ Are swimwear, protective clothing, and other special garments excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 610339? You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China" by entering HS code 610339 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. You can also use the customs commodity classification inquiry system. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates shall prevail. How does the material of men's knitted jackets affect classification? Material is the key to subheading division. If made of cotton, classify under 610332; if made of synthetic fibers, classify under 610333; if made of wool, classify under 610331; if made of other textile materials (such as linen, silk, regenerated fibers, etc.), classify under 610339. Blended materials are classified according to the predominant component; if there are two or more predominant components, classify according to the one with the greatest weight. What is the difference in HS codes between knitted and woven men's jackets? Men's knitted jackets are classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 610339), while men's woven jackets are classified under Chapter 62 (e.g., 620339). Different weaving methods lead to different chapters, and tariff rates and regulatory conditions may also differ. The weaving method must be accurately described during declaration. How to distinguish between men's and women's jackets for classification? Mainly based on style characteristics: men's jackets usually have a left-over-right placket, women's have right-over-left; men's shoulders are wider, women's are waisted, etc. If it cannot be distinguished, refer to brand labeling or industry practice. Men's are classified under 6103, women's under 6104. What regulatory conditions are required for the export of goods under 610339? Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions for export, but they must comply with import and export commodity inspection and quarantine requirements, such as testing for azo dyes and other safety items. For details, inquire about customs regulatory condition codes, such as "A" for inbound goods clearance form, "B" for outbound goods clearance form. If the jacket has a hood, is it still classified under 610339? A men's knitted jacket with a hood is still classified under 6103, but it must be confirmed whether it qualifies as a "jacket." If the hood is detachable or an accessory, it does not affect classification. If it is a hoodie, it is usually classified as a jacket, unless it belongs to a tracksuit or ensemble. What is the difference between 610339 and 610990? 610990 covers T-shirts, vests, and other underwear of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted, while 610339 covers men's outerwear jackets. The main difference lies in style and wearing method: 610339 is outerwear jackets, 610990 is underwear or similar undergarments. How to fill in the material composition during declaration to avoid classification errors? All textile materials and their percentages should be listed in detail, such as "55% linen 45% viscose." Avoid writing only "blend" or "other." If non-textile materials are included, they should also be noted. Customs may require a composition test report.
Q: How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 610339?
A: You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China" by entering HS code 610339 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. You can also use the customs commodity classification inquiry system. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest published rates shall prevail.
Q: How does the material of men's knitted jackets affect classification?
A: Material is the key to subheading division. If made of cotton, classify under 610332; if made of synthetic fibers, classify under 610333; if made of wool, classify under 610331; if made of other textile materials (such as linen, silk, regenerated fibers, etc.), classify under 610339. Blended materials are classified according to the predominant component; if there are two or more predominant components, classify according to the one with the greatest weight.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between knitted and woven men's jackets?
A: Men's knitted jackets are classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 610339), while men's woven jackets are classified under Chapter 62 (e.g., 620339). Different weaving methods lead to different chapters, and tariff rates and regulatory conditions may also differ. The weaving method must be accurately described during declaration.
Q: How to distinguish between men's and women's jackets for classification?
A: Mainly based on style characteristics: men's jackets usually have a left-over-right placket, women's have right-over-left; men's shoulders are wider, women's are waisted, etc. If it cannot be distinguished, refer to brand labeling or industry practice. Men's are classified under 6103, women's under 6104.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for the export of goods under 610339?
A: Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions for export, but they must comply with import and export commodity inspection and quarantine requirements, such as testing for azo dyes and other safety items. For details, inquire about customs regulatory condition codes, such as "A" for inbound goods clearance form, "B" for outbound goods clearance form.
Q: If the jacket has a hood, is it still classified under 610339?
A: A men's knitted jacket with a hood is still classified under 6103, but it must be confirmed whether it qualifies as a "jacket." If the hood is detachable or an accessory, it does not affect classification. If it is a hoodie, it is usually classified as a jacket, unless it belongs to a tracksuit or ensemble.
Q: What is the difference between 610339 and 610990?
A: 610990 covers T-shirts, vests, and other underwear of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted, while 610339 covers men's outerwear jackets. The main difference lies in style and wearing method: 610339 is outerwear jackets, 610990 is underwear or similar undergarments.
Q: How to fill in the material composition during declaration to avoid classification errors?
A: All textile materials and their percentages should be listed in detail, such as "55% linen 45% viscose." Avoid writing only "blend" or "other." If non-textile materials are included, they should also be noted. Customs may require a composition test report.
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