Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted or crocheted men's, women's and children's clothing, such as coats, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, nightwear, sportswear, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are fundamentally different from woven fabrics in structure and performance. This chapter also includes knitted or crocheted socks, gloves, scarves and other accessories. Heading 6104 covers knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (other than swimwear), etc. Clothing under this heading is all women's and made by knitting or crocheting. Among these, 'jackets' refer to garments covering the upper body, usually with sleeves, but excluding shirts (heading 6106) and T-shirts (heading 6109). Heading 6104 is further subdivided according to garment type and fabric material. First 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 04: indicates heading 6104, knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (other than swimwear). Digits 5-6 33: indicates subheading 6104.33, namely women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres. The 5th digit 3 indicates jackets category, and the 6th digit 3 indicates man-made fibres. Therefore, the full meaning of 610433 is: women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres. The goods are women's jackets, knitted, made of man-made fibres. Therefore, they are classified under 6104 (knitted women's clothing), and further under 6104.33 according to man-made fibre material. They are not classified under 6106 (knitted women's shirts) because jackets and shirts differ in style: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, etc., while jackets may have no collar or a different collar type. They are also not classified under 6109 (knitted T-shirts) because T-shirts are usually pullover style, collarless, and short-sleeved.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted or crocheted men's, women's and children's clothing, such as coats, suits, ensembles, shirts, underwear, nightwear, sportswear, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are fundamentally different from woven fabrics in structure and performance. This chapter also includes knitted or crocheted socks, gloves, scarves and other accessories.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (other than swimwear), etc. Clothing under this heading is all women's and made by knitting or crocheting. Among these, 'jackets' refer to garments covering the upper body, usually with sleeves, but excluding shirts (heading 6106) and T-shirts (heading 6109). Heading 6104 is further subdivided according to garment type and fabric material.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 04: indicates heading 6104, knitted or crocheted women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (other than swimwear). Digits 5-6 33: indicates subheading 6104.33, namely women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres. The 5th digit 3 indicates jackets category, and the 6th digit 3 indicates man-made fibres. Therefore, the full meaning of 610433 is: women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's jackets, knitted, made of man-made fibres. Therefore, they are classified under 6104 (knitted women's clothing), and further under 6104.33 according to man-made fibre material. They are not classified under 6106 (knitted women's shirts) because jackets and shirts differ in style: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, etc., while jackets may have no collar or a different collar type. They are also not classified under 6109 (knitted T-shirts) because T-shirts are usually pullover style, collarless, and short-sleeved.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, which should accurately describe the garment type, such as 'knitted women's jacket'. Avoid using vague general terms. Brand type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as 'no brand', 'domestic independent brand', 'foreign brand (OEM production)', etc. Export preferential treatment status: Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as 'export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country', 'enjoy preferential tariffs', etc. Material: Specify the fabric composition in detail, such as '100% polyester', '65% polyester 35% cotton', etc., which must be consistent with the test report. Knitting method: Explain the knitting process, such as 'warp knitting', 'weft knitting', etc., which helps confirm classification. Style: Describe the garment style features, such as 'pullover', 'cardigan', 'collared/collarless', 'long-sleeved/short-sleeved', etc. Brand: Fill in the actual brand name (Chinese or foreign), or fill in 'none' if there is no brand. Article number: Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product name: knitted women's jacket; Brand type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export preferential treatment status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester; Knitting method: weft knitting; Style: pullover, collarless, long-sleeved; Brand: ZARA; Article number: W12345. Incorrectly classifying women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres under 6106 (knitted women's shirts) due to unclear style description. Material declaration is not specific, only writing 'man-made fibre' without specifying the specific composition and proportion, affecting classification. Ignoring brand type and export preferential treatment status, resulting in incomplete declaration.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, which should accurately describe the garment type, such as 'knitted women's jacket'. Avoid using vague general terms.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as 'knitted women's shirt' or 'knitted T-shirt', leading to classification errors.
Brand type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as 'no brand', 'domestic independent brand', 'foreign brand (OEM production)', etc.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly filling in the brand type, such as declaring OEM production as no brand.
Export preferential treatment status
Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as 'export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country', 'enjoy preferential tariffs', etc.
⚠️ Ignoring this element or incorrectly judging the preferential treatment status.
Material
Specify the fabric composition in detail, such as '100% polyester', '65% polyester 35% cotton', etc., which must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Only filling in 'man-made fibre' without specifying the specific composition and proportion.
Knitting method
Explain the knitting process, such as 'warp knitting', 'weft knitting', etc., which helps confirm classification.
⚠️ Confusing knitting with crocheting, or failing to indicate the specific knitting method.
Style
Describe the garment style features, such as 'pullover', 'cardigan', 'collared/collarless', 'long-sleeved/short-sleeved', etc.
⚠️ The description is too simple to distinguish jackets from shirts, T-shirts, etc.
Brand
Fill in the actual brand name (Chinese or foreign), or fill in 'none' if there is no brand.
⚠️ Brand name spelling errors or inconsistency with the trademark.
Article number
Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ The article number does not match the actual goods or is omitted.
Example： Product name: knitted women's jacket; Brand type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export preferential treatment status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester; Knitting method: weft knitting; Style: pullover, collarless, long-sleeved; Brand: ZARA; Article number: W12345.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres under 6106 (knitted women's shirts) due to unclear style description.
Material declaration is not specific, only writing 'man-made fibre' without specifying the specific composition and proportion, affecting classification.
Ignoring brand type and export preferential treatment status, resulting in incomplete declaration.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification criteria: 1. The garment is made by knitting or crocheting; 2. The garment is women's; 3. The garment type is jacket (not shirt, T-shirt, etc.); 4. The material is man-made fibres. According to the notes to Chapter 61 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff, women's knitted jackets are classified under 6104, and those of man-made fibres under 6104.33. Note the difference between jackets and shirts: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, and a fully open front; jackets may be pullover or cardigan, but do not have the typical features of shirts. 6106.10 Women's knitted shirts of cotton: The material is cotton, and the style is shirt (with collar, front opening, cuffs), whereas 6104.33 covers jackets of man-made fibres, with a different style. 6109.90 T-shirts, knitted, of other textile materials: T-shirts are pullover style, collarless, short-sleeved, usually without a placket, whereas jackets under 6104.33 may be cardigan or collared. 6104.43 Women's knitted dresses of man-made fibres: Dresses are one-piece garments covering the whole body, whereas jackets only cover the upper body. 6104.53 Women's knitted skirts of man-made fibres: Skirts are lower-body garments covering only the lower body, whereas jackets are upper-body garments. 6110.30 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, etc., of man-made fibres, knitted: Jerseys and cardigans usually refer to sweater-type garments, whereas jackets under 6104.33 are woven-style, not sweater-type. Confirm the garment is made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Confirm the garment is women's, not men's or children's. Confirm the garment type is jacket, not shirt, T-shirt, dress, etc. Confirm the material is man-made fibres, not cotton, wool, etc. Check whether the brand, article number and other declaration elements are accurate.
Basis
Core classification criteria: 1. The garment is made by knitting or crocheting; 2. The garment is women's; 3. The garment type is jacket (not shirt, T-shirt, etc.); 4. The material is man-made fibres. According to the notes to Chapter 61 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff, women's knitted jackets are classified under 6104, and those of man-made fibres under 6104.33. Note the difference between jackets and shirts: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, and a fully open front; jackets may be pullover or cardigan, but do not have the typical features of shirts.
Confused Codes：
6106.10 - Women's knitted shirts of cotton
The material is cotton, and the style is shirt (with collar, front opening, cuffs), whereas 6104.33 covers jackets of man-made fibres, with a different style.
6109.90 - T-shirts, knitted, of other textile materials
T-shirts are pullover style, collarless, short-sleeved, usually without a placket, whereas jackets under 6104.33 may be cardigan or collared.
6104.43 - Women's knitted dresses of man-made fibres
Dresses are one-piece garments covering the whole body, whereas jackets only cover the upper body.
6104.53 - Women's knitted skirts of man-made fibres
Skirts are lower-body garments covering only the lower body, whereas jackets are upper-body garments.
6110.30 - Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, etc., of man-made fibres, knitted
Jerseys and cardigans usually refer to sweater-type garments, whereas jackets under 6104.33 are woven-style, not sweater-type.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the garment is made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving.
✓ Confirm the garment is women's, not men's or children's.
✓ Confirm the garment type is jacket, not shirt, T-shirt, dress, etc.
✓ Confirm the material is man-made fibres, not cotton, wool, etc.
✓ Check whether the brand, article number and other declaration elements are accurate.
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish between women's knitted jackets and women's knitted shirts? Mainly by style: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, a fully open front, and buttons; jackets may be collarless or have a different collar type, can be pullover or cardigan, but do not have the typical features of shirts. In addition, shirts are generally more formal, while jackets are more casual. If uncertain, refer to customs classification decisions or advance rulings. What is the HS code for women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres? The HS code is 610433. Chapter 61 is knitted apparel, heading 04 is women's clothing, subheading 33 is jackets of man-made fibres. Note: the last few digits may differ by country, but the first six digits are internationally unified. How to fill in the material when declaring? Fill in the specific composition and proportion, such as '100% polyester' or '65% polyester 35% cotton'. Do not just write 'man-made fibre', because man-made fibres include various synthetic fibres, and the specific composition affects classification. If the jacket contains elastane, does it affect classification? No. As long as the main material is man-made fibres, it is still classified under 6104.33. However, if the elastane content is high, it may affect fabric characteristics and should be noted in the declaration. How to distinguish between women's knitted jackets and knitted T-shirts? T-shirts are usually pullover style, collarless, short-sleeved, without a placket; jackets may be cardigan, collared, long-sleeved, etc. In addition, T-shirts are generally thinner, while jackets come in various styles. If it is pullover, collarless and short-sleeved, it is usually classified under 6109. What documents are required for importing women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres? Usually require contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc. If preferential tariffs are claimed, the corresponding preferential certificate of origin is required. In addition, a composition test report may be required. How to check the tax rate for this code? You can check the China Customs Import and Export Tariff or use the General Administration of Customs website or tariff inquiry platforms. Tax rates may change; it is recommended to use the latest tariff. You can also consult a customs broker or customs. If the jacket is blended, how to classify? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, blended materials are classified according to the predominant material. If man-made fibres predominate, classify under 6104.33; if cotton predominates, classify under 6104.32. A composition test report is required.
Q: How to distinguish between women's knitted jackets and women's knitted shirts?
A: Mainly by style: shirts usually have a collar, front opening, cuffs, a fully open front, and buttons; jackets may be collarless or have a different collar type, can be pullover or cardigan, but do not have the typical features of shirts. In addition, shirts are generally more formal, while jackets are more casual. If uncertain, refer to customs classification decisions or advance rulings.
Q: What is the HS code for women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres?
A: The HS code is 610433. Chapter 61 is knitted apparel, heading 04 is women's clothing, subheading 33 is jackets of man-made fibres. Note: the last few digits may differ by country, but the first six digits are internationally unified.
Q: How to fill in the material when declaring?
A: Fill in the specific composition and proportion, such as '100% polyester' or '65% polyester 35% cotton'. Do not just write 'man-made fibre', because man-made fibres include various synthetic fibres, and the specific composition affects classification.
Q: If the jacket contains elastane, does it affect classification?
A: No. As long as the main material is man-made fibres, it is still classified under 6104.33. However, if the elastane content is high, it may affect fabric characteristics and should be noted in the declaration.
Q: How to distinguish between women's knitted jackets and knitted T-shirts?
A: T-shirts are usually pullover style, collarless, short-sleeved, without a placket; jackets may be cardigan, collared, long-sleeved, etc. In addition, T-shirts are generally thinner, while jackets come in various styles. If it is pullover, collarless and short-sleeved, it is usually classified under 6109.
Q: What documents are required for importing women's knitted jackets of man-made fibres?
A: Usually require contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc. If preferential tariffs are claimed, the corresponding preferential certificate of origin is required. In addition, a composition test report may be required.
Q: How to check the tax rate for this code?
A: You can check the China Customs Import and Export Tariff or use the General Administration of Customs website or tariff inquiry platforms. Tax rates may change; it is recommended to use the latest tariff. You can also consult a customs broker or customs.
Q: If the jacket is blended, how to classify?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, blended materials are classified according to the predominant material. If man-made fibres predominate, classify under 6104.33; if cotton predominates, classify under 6104.32. A composition test report is required.
⚠️ 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.