Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, pajamas, sportswear, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel is classified under Chapter 62. Chapter 61 is divided by gender, age, and garment type, and is one of the common and complex chapters in customs classification. Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. Among these, ensembles refer to garments consisting of two or more pieces worn together as a set for informal occasions, usually composed of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, with fabrics, colors, and styles that must coordinate. The first 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 04: indicates heading 6104, women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, etc. The 5th-6th digits 22: indicates subheading 610422, namely women's ensembles of cotton. The 5th digit 2 represents cotton, and the 6th digit 2 represents ensembles. The overall code 610422 precisely points to women's knitted cotton ensembles. This product is a women's cotton knitted ensemble, which falls within the scope of Chapter 61 knitted apparel and belongs to women's ensembles, so it is classified under 6104. It is not classified under 6102 (women's overcoats) because it is not an overcoat; not under 6106 (women's shirts) because it is an ensemble; and not under 6204 (non-knitted women's suits) because it is knitted.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, pajamas, sportswear, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel is classified under Chapter 62. Chapter 61 is divided by gender, age, and garment type, and is one of the common and complex chapters in customs classification.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted. Among these, ensembles refer to garments consisting of two or more pieces worn together as a set for informal occasions, usually composed of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, with fabrics, colors, and styles that must coordinate.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 04: indicates heading 6104, women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, etc. The 5th-6th digits 22: indicates subheading 610422, namely women's ensembles of cotton. The 5th digit 2 represents cotton, and the 6th digit 2 represents ensembles. The overall code 610422 precisely points to women's knitted cotton ensembles.
Classification Basis
This product is a women's cotton knitted ensemble, which falls within the scope of Chapter 61 knitted apparel and belongs to women's ensembles, so it is classified under 6104. It is not classified under 6102 (women's overcoats) because it is not an overcoat; not under 6106 (women's shirts) because it is an ensemble; and not under 6204 (non-knitted women's suits) because it is knitted.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the Chinese and foreign names of the goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's knitted cotton ensemble". Brand: Fill in the product brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; it must be consistent with the actual goods. Composition content: Declare the fabric composition by weight percentage, such as "100% cotton"; if blended, indicate the proportion of each component. Weaving method: Indicate "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write generally as "textile". Style: Describe the composition of the ensemble, such as "one top and one pair of trousers", and state whether it is a set. Applicable gender: Declare "women's"; it must be consistent with style, size, etc. Item number: Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's item number for easy identification. Product name: women's knitted cotton ensemble; Brand: no brand; Composition content: 100% cotton; Weaving method: knitted; Style: one pullover and one pair of trousers, packaged as a set; Applicable gender: women's; Item number: W2024-01. Mistakenly classifying women's knitted ensembles under 6204 (non-knitted) due to ignoring the weaving method. Failing to distinguish ensembles from suits, leading to subheading errors. False declaration of composition content, such as blended fabrics without indicating proportions, which may be questioned by customs.
Product name
Declare the Chinese and foreign names of the goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's knitted cotton ensemble".
⚠️ Writing only "women's suit" without indicating knitted and cotton, or mistakenly writing "tracksuit".
Brand
Fill in the product brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Incorrect brand declaration or omission, leading to infringement risks.
Composition content
Declare the fabric composition by weight percentage, such as "100% cotton"; if blended, indicate the proportion of each component.
⚠️ Writing only "cotton" without indicating content, or ignoring accessory material composition.
Weaving method
Indicate "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write generally as "textile".
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as "woven", leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the composition of the ensemble, such as "one top and one pair of trousers", and state whether it is a set.
⚠️ Failing to explain the composition of the ensemble, or mistakenly declaring it as a single garment.
Applicable gender
Declare "women's"; it must be consistent with style, size, etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as "unisex" or "men's", affecting classification.
Item number
Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's item number for easy identification.
⚠️ Item number inconsistent with the actual goods or missing.
Example： Product name: women's knitted cotton ensemble; Brand: no brand; Composition content: 100% cotton; Weaving method: knitted; Style: one pullover and one pair of trousers, packaged as a set; Applicable gender: women's; Item number: W2024-01.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying women's knitted ensembles under 6204 (non-knitted) due to ignoring the weaving method.
Failing to distinguish ensembles from suits, leading to subheading errors.
False declaration of composition content, such as blended fabrics without indicating proportions, which may be questioned by customs.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. The gender is women's; 3. The product is an ensemble, i.e., consisting of two or more pieces worn together as a set for informal occasions; 4. The fabric composition is cotton. Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 610422. If it is other fibers, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. 610423 Women's knitted ensembles of synthetic fibers: The fabric composition is different; 610423 is of synthetic fibers, while 610422 is of cotton. 610429 Women's knitted ensembles of other textile materials: Applicable to textile materials other than cotton and synthetic fibers, such as silk, wool, etc. 620422 Women's non-knitted cotton ensembles: The weaving method is different; 620422 is non-knitted (woven), while 610422 is knitted. 610412 Women's knitted cotton suits: The style is different; 610412 is a suit for formal occasions, while 610422 is an ensemble. Is it indeed knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Does it consist of two or more pieces as a set? Is it cotton? Is it worn for informal occasions?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. The gender is women's; 3. The product is an ensemble, i.e., consisting of two or more pieces worn together as a set for informal occasions; 4. The fabric composition is cotton. Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 610422. If it is other fibers, it is classified under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes：
610423 - Women's knitted ensembles of synthetic fibers
The fabric composition is different; 610423 is of synthetic fibers, while 610422 is of cotton.
610429 - Women's knitted ensembles of other textile materials
Applicable to textile materials other than cotton and synthetic fibers, such as silk, wool, etc.
620422 - Women's non-knitted cotton ensembles
The weaving method is different; 620422 is non-knitted (woven), while 610422 is knitted.
610412 - Women's knitted cotton suits
The style is different; 610412 is a suit for formal occasions, while 610422 is an ensemble.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it indeed knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Does it consist of two or more pieces as a set?
✓ Is it cotton?
✓ Is it worn for informal occasions?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for 610422? You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, and consumption tax rates by entering HS code 610422 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms. Note that rates may vary by country and trade agreements. Is there a difference between women's knitted cotton ensembles and women's knitted cotton tracksuits? Yes. Tracksuits are usually classified under 6112 and are specially designed for sports, while ensembles are for daily informal occasions and are classified under 6104. Customs will determine based on style, use, etc. If the top and trousers in an ensemble have different compositions, how should it be classified? If the top and bottom have different compositions, they must be classified separately according to their respective compositions and cannot be classified as an ensemble under the same code. Only when the top and bottom have the same composition can they be regarded as a set. What are the consequences of omitting the brand in declaration? Omitting the brand may cause customs to question the truthfulness of the declaration. If infringement is involved, the goods may be detained, fined, or even confiscated. Be sure to declare the brand truthfully; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". How to distinguish knitting from weaving? Knitting is formed by interlooping yarns and is elastic, commonly seen in T-shirts and sweaters; weaving is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns and is inelastic, commonly seen in shirts and jeans. You can check the fabric structure or ask the manufacturer. Does 610422 apply to girls' ensembles? No. Girls' ensembles should be classified under girls' subheadings under 6104, such as 610452, etc. 610422 specifically refers to women's (adult). What are the precautions for cross-border e-commerce retail export of 610422? It is necessary to accurately declare the product name, composition, weaving method, etc., to avoid classification errors. Also pay attention to export tax rebate policies and keep purchase invoices and logistics documents.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 610422?
A: You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax, and consumption tax rates by entering HS code 610422 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms. Note that rates may vary by country and trade agreements.
Q: Is there a difference between women's knitted cotton ensembles and women's knitted cotton tracksuits?
A: Yes. Tracksuits are usually classified under 6112 and are specially designed for sports, while ensembles are for daily informal occasions and are classified under 6104. Customs will determine based on style, use, etc.
Q: If the top and trousers in an ensemble have different compositions, how should it be classified?
A: If the top and bottom have different compositions, they must be classified separately according to their respective compositions and cannot be classified as an ensemble under the same code. Only when the top and bottom have the same composition can they be regarded as a set.
Q: What are the consequences of omitting the brand in declaration?
A: Omitting the brand may cause customs to question the truthfulness of the declaration. If infringement is involved, the goods may be detained, fined, or even confiscated. Be sure to declare the brand truthfully; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
Q: How to distinguish knitting from weaving?
A: Knitting is formed by interlooping yarns and is elastic, commonly seen in T-shirts and sweaters; weaving is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns and is inelastic, commonly seen in shirts and jeans. You can check the fabric structure or ask the manufacturer.
Q: Does 610422 apply to girls' ensembles?
A: No. Girls' ensembles should be classified under girls' subheadings under 6104, such as 610452, etc. 610422 specifically refers to women's (adult).
Q: What are the precautions for cross-border e-commerce retail export of 610422?
A: It is necessary to accurately declare the product name, composition, weaving method, etc., to avoid classification errors. Also pay attention to export tax rebate policies and keep purchase invoices and logistics documents.
⚠️ 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.