Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted dresses, tops, trousers, underwear, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, which distinguishes them from non-knitted garments in Chapter 62. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are widely used for daily wear. This chapter is further subdivided by garment type, material, gender, etc. Heading 6104 specifically 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. Goods under this heading are all women's clothing and are made by knitting or crocheting. Dresses, as one category, are further subdivided by material. Code 610441 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '61' represent Chapter 61: knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits '04' represent heading 6104: 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. The 5th-6th digits '41' represent subheading 610441: knitted dresses of wool or fine animal hair. Among them, '4' indicates dresses, and '1' indicates the material is wool or fine animal hair. Therefore, this code precisely refers to knitted women's dresses of wool or fine animal hair. The goods are knitted dresses and the material is wool or fine animal hair, so they are classified under 610441. If the material is cotton, they are classified under 610442; if synthetic fibers, under 610443; if artificial fibers, under 610444; if other textile materials, under 610449. In addition, if they are woven dresses, they should be classified under heading 6204.

Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as knitted dresses, with the material indicated. Brand Type: Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'No Brand'. Export Preference Status: Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as 'Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country', etc. Material: Describe the fabric composition in detail, such as wool content, type and proportion of fine animal hair. Weaving Method: Clearly state knitted or crocheted, and specify the knitting method if possible (such as weft knitting, warp knitting). Style: Describe the style features of the dress, such as one-piece dress, slip dress, long sleeves, etc. Brand: Fill in the brand name (Chinese or foreign language); if there is no brand, fill in 'None'. Item Number: Fill in the item number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Wool Knitted Dress Brand Type: No Brand Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country Material: 100% Wool Weaving Method: Knitted (weft knitted) Style: Long-sleeve one-piece dress Brand: None Item Number: WD2024-01 Specifications: One size Quantity: 100 pieces Unit Price: USD 20 Total Price: USD 2,000 Common mistake 1: Misreporting knitted dresses as woven, resulting in classification under heading 6204. Common mistake 2: The material declaration is not specific, such as only writing 'wool' without indicating the proportion, affecting classification. Common mistake 3: Ignoring brand type and export preference status, resulting in customs declaration rejection.

The core criteria for classification are: 1) the goods are made by knitting or crocheting; 2) they are women's dresses; 3) the material is wool or fine animal hair. All three conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 610441. If the weaving method is woven, they are classified under 6204; if the material is cotton, synthetic fibers, etc., they are classified under 610442-610449. 610442 Cotton knitted dresses: The material is cotton, whereas 610441 is wool or fine animal hair. 610443 Synthetic fiber knitted dresses: The material is synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc. 610444 Artificial fiber knitted dresses: The material is artificial fibers, such as viscose. 620441 Woven dresses of wool or fine animal hair: The weaving method is woven, not knitted. 610449 Knitted dresses of other textile materials: The material is other textile materials, such as silk, linen, etc. Confirm that the goods are made by knitting or crocheting. Confirm that the goods are women's dresses. Confirm that the material is wool or fine animal hair. Confirm that non-knitted dresses should be classified under 6204. Confirm the material proportions to avoid confusion with other materials.

How can you tell whether a dress is knitted or woven? Knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and has a V-shaped texture; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has no elasticity, and has a cross-shaped texture. You can check the garment label or observe the fabric structure. How are wool and fine animal hair distinguished? Wool usually refers to sheep's wool, while fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, etc. In customs classification, fine animal hair must meet specific fineness standards (such as cashmere with an average diameter of <=19 microns). The specific type should be indicated when declaring. If a dress contains 50% wool and 50% polyester, which code should it be classified under? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, it is classified according to the predominant material. If the wool content is the highest, it is classified under 610441; if the polyester content is the highest, it is classified under 610443. A composition test report is required. Does the HS code for knitted dresses apply to girls? Heading 6104 applies to women's clothing, including girls. However, if it is infant clothing (usually height not exceeding 86 cm), it should be classified under 6111. How can I check the tariff rate for 610441? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs commodity code query system, enter the code to view the MFN rate, general rate, etc. Tariff rates may change, and the latest published rates shall prevail. How should the brand type be filled in when declaring? Brand type refers to the brand attribute of the goods, such as 'No Brand', 'Domestic independent brand', 'Foreign brand (OEM production)', etc. Check according to the actual situation and fill in the brand name. How should the export preference status be filled in? According to trade agreements, such as exports to ASEAN, Australia, etc., preferential tariffs may be enjoyed. It is necessary to fill in 'Export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country' or 'Do not enjoy preferential tariffs'. If a dress has embroidery decoration, does it affect classification? If the embroidery is only decorative and does not change the basic characteristics of the garment, it is still classified as a knitted dress. However, if the embroidery constitutes the main characteristic, it may be classified as embroidered goods, and a specific analysis is required.