Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted tops, trousers, skirts, suits, etc. All goods in this chapter are made by knitting or crocheting, which distinguishes them from non-knitted apparel in Chapter 62. Within the chapter, goods are further subdivided by gender, category, and material, making it an important chapter for apparel classification. Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. This heading is further subdivided by garment type and material. The first 2 digits, 61, indicate Chapter 61, apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04, indicate heading 6104, women's suits, ensembles, etc. Digits 5-6, 11, indicate subheading 6104.11, women's suits of wool or fine animal hair. Of these, the 5th digit 1 represents of wool or fine animal hair, and the 6th digit 1 represents suits. The complete code 610411 therefore means women's knitted suits of wool or fine animal hair. The goods are women's knitted suits made of wool or fine animal hair. The knitting process is classified under Chapter 61, women's suits under heading 6104, and those of wool or fine animal hair under subheading 6104.11. If woven, they would be classified under 6204.11; if made of other textile materials, under 6104.12, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted tops, trousers, skirts, suits, etc. All goods in this chapter are made by knitting or crocheting, which distinguishes them from non-knitted apparel in Chapter 62. Within the chapter, goods are further subdivided by gender, category, and material, making it an important chapter for apparel classification.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. This heading is further subdivided by garment type and material.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits, 61, indicate Chapter 61, apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04, indicate heading 6104, women's suits, ensembles, etc. Digits 5-6, 11, indicate subheading 6104.11, women's suits of wool or fine animal hair. Of these, the 5th digit 1 represents of wool or fine animal hair, and the 6th digit 1 represents suits. The complete code 610411 therefore means women's knitted suits of wool or fine animal hair.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted suits made of wool or fine animal hair. The knitting process is classified under Chapter 61, women's suits under heading 6104, and those of wool or fine animal hair under subheading 6104.11. If woven, they would be classified under 6204.11; if made of other textile materials, under 6104.12, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as 'women's knitted suits of wool'. Material: State the main material composition of the garment, such as wool or fine animal hair, and indicate the percentage content. Weaving method: Clearly state knitted or crocheted, as distinct from woven. Style: State that it is a suit, usually comprising a jacket and trousers or a skirt, and must be in a set. Brand: Declare the brand name of the goods; if unbranded, declare as 'unbranded'. Article number: The product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for identification. Composition content: The percentage of each component, such as 70% wool and 30% polyester. Gender: Clearly state women's, as distinct from men's or unisex. Product name: Women's knitted suits of wool; Material: 70% wool, 30% polyester; Weaving method: Knitted; Style: Suit (jacket + trousers); Brand: ABC; Article number: W123; Composition content: 70% wool, 30% polyester; Gender: Women's. Incorrectly classifying women's knitted suits under woven code 6204.11, resulting in misclassification. Material declaration not specific, writing only 'wool' without specifying blend proportions, affecting subheading determination. Inaccurate style declaration, incorrectly reporting a single jacket or pair of trousers as a suit, which does not meet the definition of a suit.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as 'women's knitted suits of wool'.
⚠️ Declaring only 'women's suits' without specifying knitted and material.
Material
State the main material composition of the garment, such as wool or fine animal hair, and indicate the percentage content.
⚠️ Simply declaring blended materials as 'wool' without specifying the proportion of synthetic fibers or other blends.
Weaving method
Clearly state knitted or crocheted, as distinct from woven.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as woven, leading to misclassification under Chapter 62.
Style
State that it is a suit, usually comprising a jacket and trousers or a skirt, and must be in a set.
⚠️ Declaring a single jacket or pair of trousers as a suit.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the goods; if unbranded, declare as 'unbranded'.
⚠️ False or omitted brand declaration.
Article number
The product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for identification.
⚠️ Article number inconsistent with the actual goods or missing.
Composition content
The percentage of each component, such as 70% wool and 30% polyester.
⚠️ Declaring only 'wool' without providing specific percentages.
Gender
Clearly state women's, as distinct from men's or unisex.
⚠️ Failing to specify gender or incorrectly declaring as men's.
Incorrectly classifying women's knitted suits under woven code 6204.11, resulting in misclassification.
Material declaration not specific, writing only 'wool' without specifying blend proportions, affecting subheading determination.
Inaccurate style declaration, incorrectly reporting a single jacket or pair of trousers as a suit, which does not meet the definition of a suit.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification criteria: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender must be women's; 3. Style must be a suit, usually consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, sold as a set; 4. Material must be wool or fine animal hair, and the wool or fine animal hair content must meet the chapter note requirements. Only when all the above conditions are met can it be classified under 6104.11. 6204.11 Women's woven suits of wool or fine animal hair: Different weaving method; 6204.11 is woven, while 6104.11 is knitted. 6104.12 Women's knitted suits of man-made fibers: Different material; 6104.12 is of man-made fibers, while 6104.11 is of wool or fine animal hair. 6104.13 Women's knitted suits of synthetic fibers: Different material; 6104.13 is of synthetic fibers, while 6104.11 is of wool or fine animal hair. 6104.19 Women's knitted suits of other textile materials: Different material; 6104.19 is of other textile materials, such as cotton or silk. 6104.21 Women's knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair: Different style; 6104.21 is an ensemble, while 6104.11 is a suit. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it a suit (jacket + trousers/skirt)? Is the material wool or fine animal hair? Does the wool or fine animal hair content meet the chapter notes?
Basis
Core classification criteria: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender must be women's; 3. Style must be a suit, usually consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, sold as a set; 4. Material must be wool or fine animal hair, and the wool or fine animal hair content must meet the chapter note requirements. Only when all the above conditions are met can it be classified under 6104.11.
Confused Codes：
6204.11 - Women's woven suits of wool or fine animal hair
Different weaving method; 6204.11 is woven, while 6104.11 is knitted.
6104.12 - Women's knitted suits of man-made fibers
Different material; 6104.12 is of man-made fibers, while 6104.11 is of wool or fine animal hair.
6104.13 - Women's knitted suits of synthetic fibers
Different material; 6104.13 is of synthetic fibers, while 6104.11 is of wool or fine animal hair.
6104.19 - Women's knitted suits of other textile materials
Different material; 6104.19 is of other textile materials, such as cotton or silk.
6104.21 - Women's knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair
Different style; 6104.21 is an ensemble, while 6104.11 is a suit.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it a suit (jacket + trousers/skirt)?
✓ Is the material wool or fine animal hair?
✓ Does the wool or fine animal hair content meet the chapter notes?
❓ FAQ
How can one determine whether a women's suit is a suit or an ensemble? A suit typically uses more formal fabrics and styles, with a jacket and trousers/skirt as a set, suitable for formal occasions; an ensemble is more casual with diverse styles. Classification should be based on a comprehensive assessment of style, fabric, and sales condition. If a women's knitted suit contains a small amount of man-made fibers, can it still be classified under 6104.11? According to Chapter 61 notes, if the wool or fine animal hair content reaches a certain proportion (usually by weight), it can still be classified under 6104.11. The specific proportion should be referred to the chapter notes; if the man-made fiber content is too high, it may be classified under 6104.12. What is the export tax rebate rate for HS code 610411? The export tax rebate rate is subject to national policy adjustments. It is recommended to check the latest rate through the General Administration of Customs or the tax bureau's official website, or consult a professional customs broker. How should 'weaving method' be filled in during declaration? It should clearly state 'knitted' or 'crocheted', not simply 'textile'. If knitted, it is necessary to confirm whether it is weft-knitted or warp-knitted, but usually just stating knitted is sufficient. If the jacket and trousers of a suit are made of different materials, how should it be classified? If the jacket and trousers are made of different materials, they must be classified separately according to their respective materials and cannot be classified as a suit under the same code. However, if the suit as a whole is predominantly of one material, it is classified according to the predominant material. What is the main difference between 610411 and 610412? 610411 is of wool or fine animal hair, while 610412 is of cotton. Material is the main difference, and the composition content must be accurately declared during classification. How can cross-border e-commerce sellers of women's knitted suits query the HS code? They can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' published by the General Administration of Customs, or use customs classification advance rulings or consult professional customs brokers. Ensure the goods meet the conditions of knitted, women's, suit, and wool. Is 'brand' a mandatory declaration element? Yes, brand is one of the declaration elements; if unbranded, it must be declared as 'unbranded'. Brand information helps customs with intellectual property protection.
Q: How can one determine whether a women's suit is a suit or an ensemble?
A: A suit typically uses more formal fabrics and styles, with a jacket and trousers/skirt as a set, suitable for formal occasions; an ensemble is more casual with diverse styles. Classification should be based on a comprehensive assessment of style, fabric, and sales condition.
Q: If a women's knitted suit contains a small amount of man-made fibers, can it still be classified under 6104.11?
A: According to Chapter 61 notes, if the wool or fine animal hair content reaches a certain proportion (usually by weight), it can still be classified under 6104.11. The specific proportion should be referred to the chapter notes; if the man-made fiber content is too high, it may be classified under 6104.12.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for HS code 610411?
A: The export tax rebate rate is subject to national policy adjustments. It is recommended to check the latest rate through the General Administration of Customs or the tax bureau's official website, or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How should 'weaving method' be filled in during declaration?
A: It should clearly state 'knitted' or 'crocheted', not simply 'textile'. If knitted, it is necessary to confirm whether it is weft-knitted or warp-knitted, but usually just stating knitted is sufficient.
Q: If the jacket and trousers of a suit are made of different materials, how should it be classified?
A: If the jacket and trousers are made of different materials, they must be classified separately according to their respective materials and cannot be classified as a suit under the same code. However, if the suit as a whole is predominantly of one material, it is classified according to the predominant material.
Q: What is the main difference between 610411 and 610412?
A: 610411 is of wool or fine animal hair, while 610412 is of cotton. Material is the main difference, and the composition content must be accurately declared during classification.
Q: How can cross-border e-commerce sellers of women's knitted suits query the HS code?
A: They can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' published by the General Administration of Customs, or use customs classification advance rulings or consult professional customs brokers. Ensure the goods meet the conditions of knitted, women's, suit, and wool.
Q: Is 'brand' a mandatory declaration element?
A: Yes, brand is one of the declaration elements; if unbranded, it must be declared as 'unbranded'. Brand information helps customs with intellectual property protection.
⚠️ 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.