Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted underwear, outerwear, suits, sportswear, 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 a chapter with a very high frequency of declaration in apparel trade. Heading 6104 includes 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. Ensembles refer to garment combinations of two or more pieces put up in sets for retail sale, intended for everyday informal occasions. The first 2 digits, 61, indicate Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel. Digits 3-4, 04, indicate specific categories such as women's suits and ensembles. Digits 5-6, 21, under heading 6104, indicate ensembles of wool or fine animal hair, as distinguished from cotton (22), synthetic fibers (23), and other textile materials (29). Therefore, 610421 precisely refers to women's or girls' knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair. The goods are women's knitted ensembles made of wool or fine animal hair, meeting the description of subheading 2100 under heading 6104. They are not classified under 6104.22 (of cotton) or 6104.23 (of synthetic fibers) because the material does not match; nor under 6204 (women's non-knitted suits) because the construction is knitted.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted underwear, outerwear, suits, sportswear, 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 a chapter with a very high frequency of declaration in apparel trade.
Heading
Heading 6104 includes 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. Ensembles refer to garment combinations of two or more pieces put up in sets for retail sale, intended for everyday informal occasions.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits, 61, indicate Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel. Digits 3-4, 04, indicate specific categories such as women's suits and ensembles. Digits 5-6, 21, under heading 6104, indicate ensembles of wool or fine animal hair, as distinguished from cotton (22), synthetic fibers (23), and other textile materials (29). Therefore, 610421 precisely refers to women's or girls' knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted ensembles made of wool or fine animal hair, meeting the description of subheading 2100 under heading 6104. They are not classified under 6104.22 (of cotton) or 6104.23 (of synthetic fibers) because the material does not match; nor under 6204 (women's non-knitted suits) because the construction is knitted.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'knitted women's ensemble' Construction Method: State whether it is knitted or crocheted; this code applies only to knitted or crocheted goods Material Composition: List the percentage content of wool or fine animal hair, such as '100% wool' Style: Describe the composition of the ensemble, such as 'one jacket and one pair of trousers' or 'one jacket and one skirt' Brand: The brand name of the declared goods; if there is no brand, fill in 'unbranded' Article Number: The product number designated by the manufacturer or seller for identification Gender: Clearly state women's; this code applies only to women's apparel Product Name: Knitted women's ensemble; Construction Method: Knitted; Material Composition: 100% wool; Style: One knitted jacket and one pair of knitted trousers; Brand: ABC; Article Number: W2024-01; Gender: Women. Incorrectly classifying non-knitted ensembles under this code; the construction method must be confirmed as knitted or crocheted. Material composition not specified to exact percentages, leading to classification disputes. Unclear style description, failing to state the specific number of pieces included in the ensemble.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'knitted women's ensemble'
⚠️ Writing only 'women's suit' without indicating knitting and material
Construction Method
State whether it is knitted or crocheted; this code applies only to knitted or crocheted goods
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in 'woven' or 'machine-woven'
Material Composition
List the percentage content of wool or fine animal hair, such as '100% wool'
⚠️ Writing only 'wool' without providing the specific proportion
Style
Describe the composition of the ensemble, such as 'one jacket and one pair of trousers' or 'one jacket and one skirt'
⚠️ Failing to state that it is a set, or incorrectly declaring it as a single piece
Brand
The brand name of the declared goods; if there is no brand, fill in 'unbranded'
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual goods or omitted
Article Number
The product number designated by the manufacturer or seller for identification
⚠️ Incorrect article number or inconsistent with the actual goods
Gender
Clearly state women's; this code applies only to women's apparel
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as men's or unisex
Example： Product Name: Knitted women's ensemble; Construction Method: Knitted; Material Composition: 100% wool; Style: One knitted jacket and one pair of knitted trousers; Brand: ABC; Article Number: W2024-01; Gender: Women.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying non-knitted ensembles under this code; the construction method must be confirmed as knitted or crocheted.
Material composition not specified to exact percentages, leading to classification disputes.
Unclear style description, failing to state the specific number of pieces included in the ensemble.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. Knitted or crocheted construction; 2. Women's; 3. Ensemble (two or more pieces put up for retail sale); 4. Material of wool or fine animal hair. All of the above conditions must be met simultaneously to classify under 610421. 610422 Women's or girls' knitted ensembles of cotton: Material is cotton, not wool or fine animal hair. 610423 Women's or girls' knitted ensembles of synthetic fibers: Material is synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc. 620421 Women's or girls' non-knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair: Construction method is woven, not knitted. 610419 Women's or girls' knitted suits of other textile materials: It is a suit, not an ensemble, and the material may differ. Is it indeed knitted or crocheted? Is it women's apparel? Is it a set (two or more pieces)? Is wool or fine animal hair the main material? Does it belong to ensembles rather than suits?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. Knitted or crocheted construction; 2. Women's; 3. Ensemble (two or more pieces put up for retail sale); 4. Material of wool or fine animal hair. All of the above conditions must be met simultaneously to classify under 610421.
Confused Codes：
610422 - Women's or girls' knitted ensembles of cotton
Material is cotton, not wool or fine animal hair.
610423 - Women's or girls' knitted ensembles of synthetic fibers
Material is synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc.
620421 - Women's or girls' non-knitted ensembles of wool or fine animal hair
Construction method is woven, not knitted.
610419 - Women's or girls' knitted suits of other textile materials
It is a suit, not an ensemble, and the material may differ.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it indeed knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's apparel?
✓ Is it a set (two or more pieces)?
✓ Is wool or fine animal hair the main material?
✓ Does it belong to ensembles rather than suits?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tariff rate for 610421? You can use the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Enter HS code 610421, select the country of origin and trade mode to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail. What is the main difference between 610421 and 610422? The main difference lies in the material: 610421 is of wool or fine animal hair, while 610422 is of cotton. When declaring, accurate material composition percentages must be provided to determine classification. Can a knitted women's ensemble be declared separately as individual pieces? No. Ensembles must be declared as a set. If split into individual pieces, they should be classified separately under the corresponding codes for jackets, trousers, etc., and 610421 cannot be used. If the jacket and trousers in an ensemble are made of different materials, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if different pieces in an ensemble are made of different materials, classification is generally based on the predominant material or the piece with the highest value. It is advisable to consult a professional customs broker or customs authority. What is the export tax rebate rate for 610421? The export tax rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Taxation Administration and can be checked via its official website or the Single Window. Currently it is usually 13%, but the latest documents shall prevail. Is the brand required for declaration? Yes, the brand is one of the declaration elements. If there is no brand, it should be declared as 'unbranded'; if there is a brand, the brand name must be provided and must be consistent with the actual goods, otherwise it may constitute false declaration. How to determine whether it is an 'ensemble'? An ensemble refers to garments of two or more pieces put up in sets for retail sale, intended for everyday informal occasions. If it is a suit for formal occasions, it should be classified under 6104.11, etc. What regulatory documents are required for importing 610421? Generally, basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, and bill of lading/air waybill are required. If it involves endangered fine animal hair, a permit for import/export of endangered species is also required. Specific requirements are subject to customs.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 610421?
A: You can use the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Enter HS code 610421, select the country of origin and trade mode to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail.
Q: What is the main difference between 610421 and 610422?
A: The main difference lies in the material: 610421 is of wool or fine animal hair, while 610422 is of cotton. When declaring, accurate material composition percentages must be provided to determine classification.
Q: Can a knitted women's ensemble be declared separately as individual pieces?
A: No. Ensembles must be declared as a set. If split into individual pieces, they should be classified separately under the corresponding codes for jackets, trousers, etc., and 610421 cannot be used.
Q: If the jacket and trousers in an ensemble are made of different materials, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if different pieces in an ensemble are made of different materials, classification is generally based on the predominant material or the piece with the highest value. It is advisable to consult a professional customs broker or customs authority.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 610421?
A: The export tax rebate rate is periodically adjusted by the State Taxation Administration and can be checked via its official website or the Single Window. Currently it is usually 13%, but the latest documents shall prevail.
Q: Is the brand required for declaration?
A: Yes, the brand is one of the declaration elements. If there is no brand, it should be declared as 'unbranded'; if there is a brand, the brand name must be provided and must be consistent with the actual goods, otherwise it may constitute false declaration.
Q: How to determine whether it is an 'ensemble'?
A: An ensemble refers to garments of two or more pieces put up in sets for retail sale, intended for everyday informal occasions. If it is a suit for formal occasions, it should be classified under 6104.11, etc.
Q: What regulatory documents are required for importing 610421?
A: Generally, basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, and bill of lading/air waybill are required. If it involves endangered fine animal hair, a permit for import/export of endangered species is also required. Specific requirements are subject to customs.
⚠️ 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.