Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted tops, trousers, skirts, suits, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, distinguishing them from non-knitted apparel of Chapter 62. Within the chapter, goods are further subdivided by gender, age, garment type and material, making it an important chapter for the classification of textile apparel. 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 informal garments sold as a set of two or more pieces for everyday wear, which may be made of cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc. First 2 digits 61: Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4: 04: Heading 6104, women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6: 23: Subheading 610423, women's or girls' ensembles of man-made fibres, knitted. Where 2 indicates man-made fibres and 3 indicates ensembles. This subheading is further determined by fibre type and garment type. The goods are women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres, conforming to the description of heading 6104, and the material is man-made fibres, therefore classified under 610423. If made of cotton, they would be classified under 610422; if made of other textile materials, under 610429. If for men, under 6103; if not knitted, under 6204.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted tops, trousers, skirts, suits, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, distinguishing them from non-knitted apparel of Chapter 62. Within the chapter, goods are further subdivided by gender, age, garment type and material, making it an important chapter for the classification of textile apparel.
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 informal garments sold as a set of two or more pieces for everyday wear, which may be made of cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 61: Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4: 04: Heading 6104, women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6: 23: Subheading 610423, women's or girls' ensembles of man-made fibres, knitted. Where 2 indicates man-made fibres and 3 indicates ensembles. This subheading is further determined by fibre type and garment type.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres, conforming to the description of heading 6104, and the material is man-made fibres, therefore classified under 610423. If made of cotton, they would be classified under 610422; if made of other textile materials, under 610429. If for men, under 6103; if not knitted, under 6204.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the goods, which should accurately reflect the garment type and material, such as "women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres". Brand: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), which must be consistent with trademark registration information. Composition Content: List each fibre component and percentage, such as "polyester 65%, cotton 35%". Man-made fibres must be specified by type. Weaving Method: State "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "textile" generically. Style: Describe the composition of the set, such as a two-piece set of top and trousers, or a three-piece set of top, trousers and skirt. Article Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or seller's product number for identification. Specification/Model: Fill in the size, dimensions, etc., such as S/M/L or specific centimetres. Product Name: women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres; Brand: ABC; Composition Content: polyester 70%, viscose 30%; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: two-piece set of top + trousers; Article Number: W2024-01; Specification/Model: S/M/L. Misdeclaring man-made fibres as cotton, leading to classification errors. Not stating "knitted", which may result in classification under Chapter 62. Ensembles must be packaged as a set; if sold as separate pieces, they should be classified separately.
Product Name
Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the goods, which should accurately reflect the garment type and material, such as "women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres".
⚠️ Writing only "women's suit" without specifying the material and knitting process.
Brand
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), which must be consistent with trademark registration information.
⚠️ Confusing the brand with the manufacturer, or omitting the brand.
Composition Content
List each fibre component and percentage, such as "polyester 65%, cotton 35%". Man-made fibres must be specified by type.
⚠️ Writing only "man-made fibres" without subdividing, or percentages not totaling 100%.
Weaving Method
State "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "textile" generically.
⚠️ Incorrectly writing "woven" or "machine-woven".
Style
Describe the composition of the set, such as a two-piece set of top and trousers, or a three-piece set of top, trousers and skirt.
⚠️ Not stating how many pieces are included, or confusing with a single garment.
Article Number
Fill in the manufacturer's or seller's product number for identification.
⚠️ Confusing the article number with the brand, or filling in incompletely.
Specification/Model
Fill in the size, dimensions, etc., such as S/M/L or specific centimetres.
⚠️ Writing only "one size" or omitting.
Example： Product Name: women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres; Brand: ABC; Composition Content: polyester 70%, viscose 30%; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: two-piece set of top + trousers; Article Number: W2024-01; Specification/Model: S/M/L.
Common Mistakes：
Misdeclaring man-made fibres as cotton, leading to classification errors.
Not stating "knitted", which may result in classification under Chapter 62.
Ensembles must be packaged as a set; if sold as separate pieces, they should be classified separately.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) knitted or crocheted process; 2) women's (not men's); 3) ensembles (not suits); 4) of man-made fibres. All four conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 610423. If it is a suit, it should be classified under 610413; if of cotton, under 610422; if of other textile materials, under 610429. 610422 Women's or girls' ensembles of cotton, knitted: The material is cotton, whereas 610423 is of man-made fibres. If cotton predominates in the composition content, it is classified under 610422. 610429 Women's or girls' ensembles of other textile materials, knitted: The material is wool, silk, flax, etc., neither cotton nor man-made fibres, whereas 610423 specifically refers to man-made fibres. 610413 Women's or girls' suits of man-made fibres, knitted: Suits are worn on formal occasions, with different style and fabric requirements; ensembles are for everyday casual wear. 620423 Women's or girls' ensembles of man-made fibres, not knitted: Not knitted (woven) process, whereas 610423 is knitted. 610323 Men's or boys' ensembles of man-made fibres, knitted: The gender is men's, whereas 610423 is women's. Is it indeed knitted or crocheted? Is it clearly women's? Is it sold as a set and is it an ensemble? Are man-made fibres the main component? Is it confused with a suit?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) knitted or crocheted process; 2) women's (not men's); 3) ensembles (not suits); 4) of man-made fibres. All four conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 610423. If it is a suit, it should be classified under 610413; if of cotton, under 610422; if of other textile materials, under 610429.
Confused Codes：
610422 - Women's or girls' ensembles of cotton, knitted
The material is cotton, whereas 610423 is of man-made fibres. If cotton predominates in the composition content, it is classified under 610422.
610429 - Women's or girls' ensembles of other textile materials, knitted
The material is wool, silk, flax, etc., neither cotton nor man-made fibres, whereas 610423 specifically refers to man-made fibres.
610413 - Women's or girls' suits of man-made fibres, knitted
Suits are worn on formal occasions, with different style and fabric requirements; ensembles are for everyday casual wear.
620423 - Women's or girls' ensembles of man-made fibres, not knitted
Not knitted (woven) process, whereas 610423 is knitted.
610323 - Men's or boys' ensembles of man-made fibres, knitted
The gender is men's, whereas 610423 is women's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it indeed knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it clearly women's?
✓ Is it sold as a set and is it an ensemble?
✓ Are man-made fibres the main component?
✓ Is it confused with a suit?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a set of garments is an ensemble or a suit? Ensembles are usually for everyday casual wear, with loose styles and diverse fabrics; suits refer to sets worn on formal occasions, with the top and trousers made of the same fabric and formal styling. If uncertain, refer to customs classification decisions or consult a professional customs broker. How to classify women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres mixed with a small amount of cotton? According to the General Rules for HS classification, classification should be based on the predominant component. If the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is still classified under 610423; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, under 610422. Accurate composition percentages must be provided. If the top and trousers of a set are packaged separately, can they be classified as an ensemble? No. Ensembles must be packaged as a set, sold as a set, and the top and trousers must be worn together. If packaged separately or sold individually, they should be classified separately as top and trousers. How to distinguish women's knitted ensembles from women's knitted tops? Ensembles are sold as a set of two or more pieces, whereas tops are single garments. If the top in a set is sold separately, it is classified as a top (e.g., 610433). How to check the import tax rate for 610423? You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs tariff query tool, enter HS code 610423, and check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest publication. How to fill in the composition content during declaration? Fill in the accurate percentage of each fibre, such as "polyester 65%, cotton 35%". Man-made fibres must be specified by type (e.g., polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.); do not write "man-made fibres" generically. If a set contains three pieces (top, trousers, skirt), how to classify? It is still classified as an ensemble, but the declaration elements must state that it contains three pieces. If one of the three pieces is a suit jacket, it may affect classification and must be judged based on the essential character. What is the main difference between 610423 and 610413? 610423 is ensembles, 610413 is suits. The main difference lies in style and use: suits are worn on formal occasions, with the top and trousers made of the same fabric and formal styling; ensembles are for everyday casual wear, with diverse styles.
Q: How to determine whether a set of garments is an ensemble or a suit?
A: Ensembles are usually for everyday casual wear, with loose styles and diverse fabrics; suits refer to sets worn on formal occasions, with the top and trousers made of the same fabric and formal styling. If uncertain, refer to customs classification decisions or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How to classify women's knitted ensembles of man-made fibres mixed with a small amount of cotton?
A: According to the General Rules for HS classification, classification should be based on the predominant component. If the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is still classified under 610423; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, under 610422. Accurate composition percentages must be provided.
Q: If the top and trousers of a set are packaged separately, can they be classified as an ensemble?
A: No. Ensembles must be packaged as a set, sold as a set, and the top and trousers must be worn together. If packaged separately or sold individually, they should be classified separately as top and trousers.
Q: How to distinguish women's knitted ensembles from women's knitted tops?
A: Ensembles are sold as a set of two or more pieces, whereas tops are single garments. If the top in a set is sold separately, it is classified as a top (e.g., 610433).
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 610423?
A: You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs tariff query tool, enter HS code 610423, and check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest publication.
Q: How to fill in the composition content during declaration?
A: Fill in the accurate percentage of each fibre, such as "polyester 65%, cotton 35%". Man-made fibres must be specified by type (e.g., polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.); do not write "man-made fibres" generically.
Q: If a set contains three pieces (top, trousers, skirt), how to classify?
A: It is still classified as an ensemble, but the declaration elements must state that it contains three pieces. If one of the three pieces is a suit jacket, it may affect classification and must be judged based on the essential character.
Q: What is the main difference between 610423 and 610413?
A: 610423 is ensembles, 610413 is suits. The main difference lies in style and use: suits are worn on formal occasions, with the top and trousers made of the same fabric and formal styling; ensembles are for everyday casual wear, with diverse styles.
⚠️ 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.