Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted men's and women's garments (such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc.) as well as hosiery, gloves, and other accessories. However, it does not include knitted brassieres, girdles, corsets, etc. (classified under Chapter 62), nor knitted headwear (Chapter 65) or footwear (Chapter 64). Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not by weaving. Heading 6104 covers knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear). "Jackets" refers to knitted garments covering the upper body, usually with sleeves, which may have buttons, zippers, etc., but does not include shirt-like garments (classified under 6106) or T-shirts, vests, etc. (classified under 6109). Code 610431 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories); digits 3-4 "04" indicate heading 6104 (knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts); digits 5-6 "31" indicate subheading 6104.31, specifically knitted women's jackets of wool or fine animal hair. Note: the 5th digit "3" represents the "jacket" category, and the 6th digit "1" represents material of wool or fine animal hair. Therefore, this code precisely points to knitted women's jackets of wool or fine animal hair. This product is a knitted women's jacket made of wool or fine animal hair, therefore classified under 6104.31. If woven, it would be classified under 6204; if cotton, under 6104.32; if man-made fibers, under 6104.33; if other textile materials, under 6104.39. Also note that if it is a T-shirt, vest, etc., it would be classified under 6109, and if it is a shirt, under 6106.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted men's and women's garments (such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc.) as well as hosiery, gloves, and other accessories. However, it does not include knitted brassieres, girdles, corsets, etc. (classified under Chapter 62), nor knitted headwear (Chapter 65) or footwear (Chapter 64). Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not by weaving.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear). "Jackets" refers to knitted garments covering the upper body, usually with sleeves, which may have buttons, zippers, etc., but does not include shirt-like garments (classified under 6106) or T-shirts, vests, etc. (classified under 6109).
Digit Breakdown
Code 610431 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories); digits 3-4 "04" indicate heading 6104 (knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts); digits 5-6 "31" indicate subheading 6104.31, specifically knitted women's jackets of wool or fine animal hair. Note: the 5th digit "3" represents the "jacket" category, and the 6th digit "1" represents material of wool or fine animal hair. Therefore, this code precisely points to knitted women's jackets of wool or fine animal hair.
Classification Basis
This product is a knitted women's jacket made of wool or fine animal hair, therefore classified under 6104.31. If woven, it would be classified under 6204; if cotton, under 6104.32; if man-made fibers, under 6104.33; if other textile materials, under 6104.39. Also note that if it is a T-shirt, vest, etc., it would be classified under 6109, and if it is a shirt, under 6106.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declare the Chinese and foreign language name of the goods, accurately describing the garment type, such as "knitted women's jacket" Brand: Fill in the brand name (Chinese or foreign language); if no brand, write "unbranded" Composition Content: Declare fiber composition by weight percentage, such as "wool 70%, acrylic 30%" Weaving Method: Indicate "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "woven" Style: Describe the garment style, such as "pullover", "cardigan", "hooded", etc. Gender: Indicate "women's"; cannot be omitted Article Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for identification Product Name: Knitted women's jacket; Brand: ABC; Composition Content: Wool 60%, Nylon 40%; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Cardigan with buttons; Gender: Women's; Article Number: W12345. Misclassifying knitted women's jackets under 6106 (knitted women's shirts), ignoring the style difference between jackets and shirts. False declaration of composition content, such as actually containing wool but declared as man-made fibers, leading to subheading errors. Ignoring the distinction between "knitted" and "woven", incorrectly using code 6204.
Product Name
Declare the Chinese and foreign language name of the goods, accurately describing the garment type, such as "knitted women's jacket"
⚠️ Misdeclared as "knitted women's shirt" or "knitted women's T-shirt"
Brand
Fill in the brand name (Chinese or foreign language); if no brand, write "unbranded"
⚠️ Brand does not match the actual product, or brand is omitted
Composition Content
Declare fiber composition by weight percentage, such as "wool 70%, acrylic 30%"
⚠️ Only writing "wool" without listing proportions, or proportions not summing to 100%
Weaving Method
Indicate "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "woven"
⚠️ Misdeclared as "woven" leading to classification errors
Style
Describe the garment style, such as "pullover", "cardigan", "hooded", etc.
⚠️ Style description unclear, making it impossible to determine whether it is a jacket
Gender
Indicate "women's"; cannot be omitted
⚠️ Gender omitted or misdeclared as "men's"
Article Number
Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for identification
⚠️ Article number does not match the actual product or is blank
Misclassifying knitted women's jackets under 6106 (knitted women's shirts), ignoring the style difference between jackets and shirts.
False declaration of composition content, such as actually containing wool but declared as man-made fibers, leading to subheading errors.
Ignoring the distinction between "knitted" and "woven", incorrectly using code 6204.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Chapter 61 Chapter Notes, knitted or crocheted garments; 2) Heading 6104 text, women's jackets; 3) Subheading 6104.31, of wool or fine animal hair. Must simultaneously satisfy: knitted, women's, jacket style, wool or fine animal hair material. If the material is other textile materials, classify under other subheadings. 610432 Knitted women's jackets of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 610431 is wool or fine animal hair. Composition determines the subheading. 610433 Knitted women's jackets of man-made fibers: Material is synthetic or artificial fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc. 610439 Knitted women's jackets of other textile materials: Material is silk, linen, or other textile materials that are neither cotton, man-made fibers, nor wool. 6106 Knitted women's shirts: Shirts typically have collars, front openings, cuffs, etc., while jackets have a broader range of styles without strict shirt characteristics. 6204 Woven women's jackets: Weaving method is woven, not knitted. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it a jacket style? Does it contain wool or fine animal hair? Are the composition proportions accurate?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Chapter 61 Chapter Notes, knitted or crocheted garments; 2) Heading 6104 text, women's jackets; 3) Subheading 6104.31, of wool or fine animal hair. Must simultaneously satisfy: knitted, women's, jacket style, wool or fine animal hair material. If the material is other textile materials, classify under other subheadings.
Confused Codes：
610432 - Knitted women's jackets of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 610431 is wool or fine animal hair. Composition determines the subheading.
610433 - Knitted women's jackets of man-made fibers
Material is synthetic or artificial fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc.
610439 - Knitted women's jackets of other textile materials
Material is silk, linen, or other textile materials that are neither cotton, man-made fibers, nor wool.
6106 - Knitted women's shirts
Shirts typically have collars, front openings, cuffs, etc., while jackets have a broader range of styles without strict shirt characteristics.
6204 - Woven women's jackets
Weaving method is woven, not knitted.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it a jacket style?
✓ Does it contain wool or fine animal hair?
✓ Are the composition proportions accurate?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a knitted women's garment is a jacket or a shirt? Jackets generally refer to knitted garments covering the upper body with diverse styles, such as pullovers, cardigans, etc.; shirts generally have collars, front openings, cuffs, and are mostly woven. If knitted and without typical shirt characteristics, it should be classified under 6104.31. What is the difference between wool and fine animal hair? Wool generally refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, etc. In HS codes, the two are often combined as "wool or fine animal hair", but specific identification is required when declaring. If a women's jacket contains 50% wool and 50% cotton, which code should it be classified under? According to HS classification rules, if material proportions are equal, the latter classification principle generally applies, classifying under 6104.32 (of cotton). However, it is recommended to provide accurate composition when actually declaring, subject to customs determination. Which declaration elements are mandatory for knitted women's jackets? Must include product name, brand, composition content, weaving method, style, and gender. These elements directly affect classification and tax rates and are indispensable. How to check the tax rate for 610431? It can be checked through the General Administration of Customs of China website, International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc., and the latest published rates should be used. For cross-border e-commerce retail export of knitted women's jackets, is HS code declaration also required? Yes, cross-border e-commerce retail exports also require HS code declaration for customs statistics and supervision. However, simplified declaration may apply, subject to customs regulations. If a knitted women's jacket has a fur collar, how should it be classified? If the fur is only decorative and does not affect the basic characteristics of the garment, it is still classified as a knitted women's jacket. If the fur constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under Chapter 43. It is recommended to consult customs. What is the difference between 610431 and 610441? 610441 is knitted women's dresses, while 610431 is knitted women's jackets. Dresses are one-piece upper and lower garments, while jackets only cover the upper body.
Q: How to determine whether a knitted women's garment is a jacket or a shirt?
A: Jackets generally refer to knitted garments covering the upper body with diverse styles, such as pullovers, cardigans, etc.; shirts generally have collars, front openings, cuffs, and are mostly woven. If knitted and without typical shirt characteristics, it should be classified under 6104.31.
Q: What is the difference between wool and fine animal hair?
A: Wool generally refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, etc. In HS codes, the two are often combined as "wool or fine animal hair", but specific identification is required when declaring.
Q: If a women's jacket contains 50% wool and 50% cotton, which code should it be classified under?
A: According to HS classification rules, if material proportions are equal, the latter classification principle generally applies, classifying under 6104.32 (of cotton). However, it is recommended to provide accurate composition when actually declaring, subject to customs determination.
Q: Which declaration elements are mandatory for knitted women's jackets?
A: Must include product name, brand, composition content, weaving method, style, and gender. These elements directly affect classification and tax rates and are indispensable.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 610431?
A: It can be checked through the General Administration of Customs of China website, International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc., and the latest published rates should be used.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce retail export of knitted women's jackets, is HS code declaration also required?
A: Yes, cross-border e-commerce retail exports also require HS code declaration for customs statistics and supervision. However, simplified declaration may apply, subject to customs regulations.
Q: If a knitted women's jacket has a fur collar, how should it be classified?
A: If the fur is only decorative and does not affect the basic characteristics of the garment, it is still classified as a knitted women's jacket. If the fur constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under Chapter 43. It is recommended to consult customs.
Q: What is the difference between 610431 and 610441?
A: 610441 is knitted women's dresses, while 610431 is knitted women's jackets. Dresses are one-piece upper and lower garments, while jackets only cover the upper body.
⚠️ 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.