Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of knitted outerwear, underwear, sportswear, gloves, socks, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not by weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, distinguishing them from woven apparel of Chapter 62. This chapter is divided into multiple headings, classified by garment type and gender. Heading 6104 covers 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. This heading specifically refers to women's garments, corresponding to 6103 (men's). Skirts include both separate skirts and dresses, but dresses have their own subheading. Under this heading, goods are further subdivided by specific style and material. Code 610452 consists of 6 digits. 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, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6, 52: Subheading 610452, women's or girls' skirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The 5th digit 5 indicates skirt category, and the 6th digit 2 indicates cotton. The complete code represents women's or girls' skirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The goods are women's skirts, knitted, made of cotton, therefore classified under 6104.52. If woven, they would be classified under 6204; if made of other materials such as synthetic fibers, under 6104.53, etc.; if dresses, under 6104.42, etc. The difference between skirts and dresses lies in whether the upper body is attached.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of knitted outerwear, underwear, sportswear, gloves, socks, etc. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not by weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, distinguishing them from woven apparel of Chapter 62. This chapter is divided into multiple headings, classified by garment type and gender.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers 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. This heading specifically refers to women's garments, corresponding to 6103 (men's). Skirts include both separate skirts and dresses, but dresses have their own subheading. Under this heading, goods are further subdivided by specific style and material.
Digit Breakdown
Code 610452 consists of 6 digits. 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, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6, 52: Subheading 610452, women's or girls' skirts, of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The 5th digit 5 indicates skirt category, and the 6th digit 2 indicates cotton. The complete code represents women's or girls' skirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's skirts, knitted, made of cotton, therefore classified under 6104.52. If woven, they would be classified under 6204; if made of other materials such as synthetic fibers, under 6104.53, etc.; if dresses, under 6104.42, etc. The difference between skirts and dresses lies in whether the upper body is attached.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The declared product name should be detailed and specific, such as 'women's cotton knitted skirt'. Weaving Method: Indicate whether knitted or crocheted, such as 'knitted'. Type: Refers to the type of skirt, such as skirt, divided skirt, etc. Gender: Clearly indicate women's. Composition Content: List each component and percentage, such as cotton 95%, spandex 5%. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'none'. Article Number: Declare the article number of the manufacturer or exporter. Product Name: women's cotton knitted skirt; Weaving Method: knitted; Type: skirt; Gender: women's; Composition Content: cotton 95%, spandex 5%; Brand: ABC; Article Number: SK12345. Incorrectly declaring knitted as woven, leading to classification errors. Confusing dresses with skirts; dresses should be classified under 6104.42. Inaccurate declaration of composition content, such as actually containing synthetic fibers but declaring pure cotton.
Product Name
The declared product name should be detailed and specific, such as 'women's cotton knitted skirt'.
⚠️ Writing only 'skirt' or 'women's skirt' without indicating knitted and cotton.
Weaving Method
Indicate whether knitted or crocheted, such as 'knitted'.
⚠️ Incorrectly stating 'woven' or 'woven fabric'.
Type
Refers to the type of skirt, such as skirt, divided skirt, etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a dress as a skirt.
Gender
Clearly indicate women's.
⚠️ Failing to indicate gender or incorrectly declaring as men's.
Composition Content
List each component and percentage, such as cotton 95%, spandex 5%.
⚠️ Writing only 'cotton' without listing proportions, or proportions being inaccurate.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'none'.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring it.
Article Number
Declare the article number of the manufacturer or exporter.
⚠️ Failing to provide the article number or it not matching the actual goods.
Incorrectly declaring knitted as woven, leading to classification errors.
Confusing dresses with skirts; dresses should be classified under 6104.42.
Inaccurate declaration of composition content, such as actually containing synthetic fibers but declaring pure cotton.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. Knitted or crocheted process; 2. Women's; 3. Skirt (not dress); 4. Cotton. All four conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 6104.52. If woven, classified under 6204; if synthetic, under 6104.53; if dress, under 6104.42. 610442 Women's or girls' dresses of cotton, knitted or crocheted: A dress is a one-piece garment combining upper body and skirt, while a skirt refers only to the lower garment. 610453 Women's or girls' skirts of synthetic fibers, knitted or crocheted: Material is synthetic fibers, not cotton. 620452 Women's or girls' skirts of cotton, woven: Weaving method is woven, not knitted. 610459 Women's or girls' skirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted: Material is neither cotton nor synthetic fibers, such as silk, wool, etc. Is it indeed knitted or crocheted? Is it clearly women's? Is it a skirt rather than a dress? Is the main material cotton? Has swimwear and other special uses been excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. Knitted or crocheted process; 2. Women's; 3. Skirt (not dress); 4. Cotton. All four conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 6104.52. If woven, classified under 6204; if synthetic, under 6104.53; if dress, under 6104.42.
Confused Codes：
610442 - Women's or girls' dresses of cotton, knitted or crocheted
A dress is a one-piece garment combining upper body and skirt, while a skirt refers only to the lower garment.
610453 - Women's or girls' skirts of synthetic fibers, knitted or crocheted
Material is synthetic fibers, not cotton.
620452 - Women's or girls' skirts of cotton, woven
Weaving method is woven, not knitted.
610459 - Women's or girls' skirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted
Material is neither cotton nor synthetic fibers, such as silk, wool, etc.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it indeed knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it clearly women's?
✓ Is it a skirt rather than a dress?
✓ Is the main material cotton?
✓ Has swimwear and other special uses been excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 610452? You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering HS code 610452 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT, and consumption tax, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. What is the difference in classification between women's cotton knitted skirts and women's cotton woven skirts? Knitted skirts are classified under Chapter 61 (610452), while woven skirts are classified under Chapter 62 (620452). The processing methods differ; knitted fabrics are elastic, woven fabrics are not. The weaving method must be accurately described during declaration. If the cotton content of a skirt is less than 50%, can it still be classified under 610452? No. Subheading 610452 requires cotton to be the main material, typically meaning the highest cotton content by weight. If synthetic fibers have the highest content, it should be classified under 610453 (of synthetic fibers); if other materials have the highest content, under 610459. How to distinguish between dresses and skirts in HS codes? Dresses are classified under 610442 (women's or girls' dresses of cotton, knitted or crocheted), and skirts under 610452. A dress is a one-piece upper and lower garment, while a skirt is only a lower garment. Accurate distinction based on style is required during declaration. How to fill in the composition content when declaring 610452? All textile components and their percentages should be listed, such as cotton 95%, spandex 5%. If non-textile materials (such as decorations) are included, they should also be noted. Composition content affects classification and must be accurate. For women's cotton knitted skirts exported to the EU, is the HS code the same? The first 6 digits 610452 are consistent internationally, but the EU may use 8-digit or 10-digit codes. When exporting, the complete code must be provided according to the destination country's customs requirements, and tariffs and regulatory conditions must be confirmed. If a skirt is knitted but has lace decoration, will the classification change? No. As long as the main body is a knitted cotton skirt, it is still classified under 610452. Lace decoration does not affect classification unless it constitutes the essential character. However, the decoration must be truthfully described during declaration. Does the export of goods under 610452 require commodity inspection? According to China Customs regulations, knitted apparel typically does not involve statutory commodity inspection, but must comply with the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law. Specific requirements can be checked via regulatory condition codes or by consulting local customs.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 610452?
A: You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering HS code 610452 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT, and consumption tax, etc. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
Q: What is the difference in classification between women's cotton knitted skirts and women's cotton woven skirts?
A: Knitted skirts are classified under Chapter 61 (610452), while woven skirts are classified under Chapter 62 (620452). The processing methods differ; knitted fabrics are elastic, woven fabrics are not. The weaving method must be accurately described during declaration.
Q: If the cotton content of a skirt is less than 50%, can it still be classified under 610452?
A: No. Subheading 610452 requires cotton to be the main material, typically meaning the highest cotton content by weight. If synthetic fibers have the highest content, it should be classified under 610453 (of synthetic fibers); if other materials have the highest content, under 610459.
Q: How to distinguish between dresses and skirts in HS codes?
A: Dresses are classified under 610442 (women's or girls' dresses of cotton, knitted or crocheted), and skirts under 610452. A dress is a one-piece upper and lower garment, while a skirt is only a lower garment. Accurate distinction based on style is required during declaration.
Q: How to fill in the composition content when declaring 610452?
A: All textile components and their percentages should be listed, such as cotton 95%, spandex 5%. If non-textile materials (such as decorations) are included, they should also be noted. Composition content affects classification and must be accurate.
Q: For women's cotton knitted skirts exported to the EU, is the HS code the same?
A: The first 6 digits 610452 are consistent internationally, but the EU may use 8-digit or 10-digit codes. When exporting, the complete code must be provided according to the destination country's customs requirements, and tariffs and regulatory conditions must be confirmed.
Q: If a skirt is knitted but has lace decoration, will the classification change?
A: No. As long as the main body is a knitted cotton skirt, it is still classified under 610452. Lace decoration does not affect classification unless it constitutes the essential character. However, the decoration must be truthfully described during declaration.
Q: Does the export of goods under 610452 require commodity inspection?
A: According to China Customs regulations, knitted apparel typically does not involve statutory commodity inspection, but must comply with the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law. Specific requirements can be checked via regulatory condition codes or by consulting local customs.
⚠️ 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.