Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, sportswear, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are widely used in T-shirts, sweaters, sports pants, etc. This chapter is complementary to Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel), and when classifying, the method of construction must first be determined. Heading 6104 includes 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. This heading covers the main types of women's outerwear bottoms, but does not include underpants (classified under 6108) or swimwear (classified under 6112). Trousers, as an everyday wearing category, are subdivided under this heading by material. Code 610462 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories); digits 3-4 "04" represent heading 6104 (women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted); digits 5-6 "62" represent subheading 610462, specifically women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The 5th digit "6" indicates the material is cotton (under heading 6104, 1 is wool or fine animal hair, 2 is cotton, 3 is synthetic fibers, 4 is other textile materials), and the 6th digit "2" further distinguishes trousers (as distinct from shorts, bib and brace overalls, etc.). Therefore, 610462 precisely refers to women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The goods are women's trousers, made by knitting, and the material is cotton, so they are classified under 610462. If woven, they would be classified under 6204; if knitted of synthetic fibers, under 610463; if men's, under 6103; if underpants, under 6108. When classifying, key confirmations are needed: 1) the wearer is female; 2) the method of construction is knitting; 3) the main material is cotton; 4) the style is trousers (not shorts or divided skirts).
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, sportswear, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are widely used in T-shirts, sweaters, sports pants, etc. This chapter is complementary to Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel), and when classifying, the method of construction must first be determined.
Heading
Heading 6104 includes 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. This heading covers the main types of women's outerwear bottoms, but does not include underpants (classified under 6108) or swimwear (classified under 6112). Trousers, as an everyday wearing category, are subdivided under this heading by material.
Digit Breakdown
Code 610462 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories); digits 3-4 "04" represent heading 6104 (women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted); digits 5-6 "62" represent subheading 610462, specifically women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted or crocheted. The 5th digit "6" indicates the material is cotton (under heading 6104, 1 is wool or fine animal hair, 2 is cotton, 3 is synthetic fibers, 4 is other textile materials), and the 6th digit "2" further distinguishes trousers (as distinct from shorts, bib and brace overalls, etc.). Therefore, 610462 precisely refers to women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's trousers, made by knitting, and the material is cotton, so they are classified under 610462. If woven, they would be classified under 6204; if knitted of synthetic fibers, under 610463; if men's, under 6103; if underpants, under 6108. When classifying, key confirmations are needed: 1) the wearer is female; 2) the method of construction is knitting; 3) the main material is cotton; 4) the style is trousers (not shorts or divided skirts).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's trousers of cotton, knitted". Brand Type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), etc. Export Preference Status: According to the destination and trade agreement, select whether to enjoy preferential tariffs, such as "no export preference" or the specific agreement name. Composition Content: Indicate the percentage of each fiber component in the fabric, such as "95% cotton, 5% spandex". Method of Construction: Specify "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "textile" generically. Style: Describe the pants type, such as trousers, shorts, capri pants, etc., and indicate the gender. Brand Name: Fill in the actual brand trademark name; if no brand, fill in "none". Article Number: Fill in the product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product Name: women's trousers of cotton, knitted; Brand Type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: no export preference; Composition Content: 95% cotton, 5% spandex; Method of Construction: knitted; Style: women's trousers; Brand Name: ABC; Article Number: W12345. Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under woven code 6204, leading to tariff differences and false declaration. Inaccurate declaration of composition content, such as declaring pure cotton when polyester is actually present, which may trigger customs inspection. Confusing brand type with brand name, such as filling "no brand" in the brand name column.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's trousers of cotton, knitted".
⚠️ Writing only "women's pants" or "knitted pants" without specifying the material and method of construction.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), etc.
⚠️ Confusing brand type with brand name, or omitting the brand type.
Export Preference Status
According to the destination and trade agreement, select whether to enjoy preferential tariffs, such as "no export preference" or the specific agreement name.
⚠️ Incorrectly selecting the preference type, resulting in failure to enjoy tariff preferences.
Composition Content
Indicate the percentage of each fiber component in the fabric, such as "95% cotton, 5% spandex".
⚠️ Writing only "pure cotton" when other fibers are actually present, or inaccurate percentages.
Method of Construction
Specify "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "textile" generically.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing knitted as woven, leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the pants type, such as trousers, shorts, capri pants, etc., and indicate the gender.
⚠️ Failing to distinguish trousers from shorts, or failing to indicate women's.
Brand Name
Fill in the actual brand trademark name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Confusing brand name with model number, or incomplete filling.
Article Number
Fill in the product number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ Mixing up article number and model number, or filling in incorrectly so that it cannot be matched.
Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under woven code 6204, leading to tariff differences and false declaration.
Inaccurate declaration of composition content, such as declaring pure cotton when polyester is actually present, which may trigger customs inspection.
Confusing brand type with brand name, such as filling "no brand" in the brand name column.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. First determine the method of construction: knitted or crocheted goes to Chapter 61, woven goes to Chapter 62. Second determine gender: women's goes to 6104, men's goes to 6103. Third determine material: cotton subheading is 610462, synthetic fibers is 610463, others is 610469. Finally confirm the style: trousers must be distinguished from shorts, divided skirts, etc. If the goods are women's trousers, knitted, and the main material is cotton, they are classified under 610462. 620462 Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, woven: Different method of construction: 620462 is woven, 610462 is knitted. Woven fabrics have no elasticity or low elasticity, while knitted fabrics are elastic. 610463 Women's or girls' trousers of synthetic fibers, knitted: Different material: 610463 main component is synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon), while 610462 is cotton. Determination should be based on composition content. 610469 Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted: Different material: 610469 applies to textile materials other than cotton and synthetic fibers, such as silk, linen, etc. 610462 Women's or girls' shorts of cotton, knitted: Different style: both under subheading 610462, but shorts and trousers must be distinguished by leg length; trousers cover most of the legs. 610342 Men's or boys' trousers of cotton, knitted: Different gender: 610342 is men's, 610462 is women's. Determination should be based on style, size, etc. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is the main material cotton? Is it trousers (not shorts or divided skirts)? Is it not swimwear or underpants?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. First determine the method of construction: knitted or crocheted goes to Chapter 61, woven goes to Chapter 62. Second determine gender: women's goes to 6104, men's goes to 6103. Third determine material: cotton subheading is 610462, synthetic fibers is 610463, others is 610469. Finally confirm the style: trousers must be distinguished from shorts, divided skirts, etc. If the goods are women's trousers, knitted, and the main material is cotton, they are classified under 610462.
Confused Codes：
620462 - Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, woven
Different method of construction: 620462 is woven, 610462 is knitted. Woven fabrics have no elasticity or low elasticity, while knitted fabrics are elastic.
610463 - Women's or girls' trousers of synthetic fibers, knitted
Different material: 610463 main component is synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon), while 610462 is cotton. Determination should be based on composition content.
610469 - Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted
Different material: 610469 applies to textile materials other than cotton and synthetic fibers, such as silk, linen, etc.
610462 - Women's or girls' shorts of cotton, knitted
Different style: both under subheading 610462, but shorts and trousers must be distinguished by leg length; trousers cover most of the legs.
610342 - Men's or boys' trousers of cotton, knitted
Different gender: 610342 is men's, 610462 is women's. Determination should be based on style, size, etc.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is the main material cotton?
✓ Is it trousers (not shorts or divided skirts)?
✓ Is it not swimwear or underpants?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a pair of women's pants is knitted or woven? Knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, can recover after stretching, and has a fine loop texture on the surface; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has no or very little elasticity, and has a tight structure. You can check the wash label or ask the supplier, or observe the texture with a magnifying glass. If cotton knitted women's trousers contain a small amount of spandex, are they still classified under 610462? Yes, as long as cotton is the main component (usually more than 50%), they are still classified as cotton. However, if the spandex content is too high, they may be determined as made of other textile materials. It is recommended to accurately indicate the percentage of each component when declaring, subject to customs determination. What is the difference in tariffs between 610462 and 620462? The tariff rates for the two may differ. The specific rates need to be checked in the current year's Import and Export Tariff. Generally speaking, there are differences in tariff rates between knitted and woven garments, and they are affected by origin and trade agreements. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or a professional customs broker. How to distinguish women's trousers from women's divided skirts? Divided skirts look like skirts, but have a seam at the crotch and separate legs; trousers completely cover both legs. If the legs are wide but the crotch is sewn, they should be classified as divided skirts (the corresponding subheading under 6104). How to fill in the brand type when declaring? Brand types are divided into no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc. Choose according to the actual production situation. If it is OEM production, choose "foreign brand (OEM production)". If the trousers are knitted but the fabric is cotton blend, how to classify? Classify according to the main material. If cotton content is the highest, classify under 610462; if synthetic fiber content is the highest, under 610463; if other material content is the highest, under 610469. A composition test report is required. What are the precautions for declaring such clothing for cross-border e-commerce export? It is necessary to accurately declare the product name, composition, method of construction, brand, and other elements to avoid order rejection or penalties due to false declaration. Also pay attention to the access requirements of the destination country, such as labels and safety standards. Does subheading 610462 include women's knitted jumpsuits? No. Jumpsuits are usually classified under 6114 (other knitted garments) or the corresponding heading. 610462 refers only to trousers, i.e., styles with separate legs below the waist.
Q: How to determine whether a pair of women's pants is knitted or woven?
A: Knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, can recover after stretching, and has a fine loop texture on the surface; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has no or very little elasticity, and has a tight structure. You can check the wash label or ask the supplier, or observe the texture with a magnifying glass.
Q: If cotton knitted women's trousers contain a small amount of spandex, are they still classified under 610462?
A: Yes, as long as cotton is the main component (usually more than 50%), they are still classified as cotton. However, if the spandex content is too high, they may be determined as made of other textile materials. It is recommended to accurately indicate the percentage of each component when declaring, subject to customs determination.
Q: What is the difference in tariffs between 610462 and 620462?
A: The tariff rates for the two may differ. The specific rates need to be checked in the current year's Import and Export Tariff. Generally speaking, there are differences in tariff rates between knitted and woven garments, and they are affected by origin and trade agreements. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website or a professional customs broker.
Q: How to distinguish women's trousers from women's divided skirts?
A: Divided skirts look like skirts, but have a seam at the crotch and separate legs; trousers completely cover both legs. If the legs are wide but the crotch is sewn, they should be classified as divided skirts (the corresponding subheading under 6104).
Q: How to fill in the brand type when declaring?
A: Brand types are divided into no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc. Choose according to the actual production situation. If it is OEM production, choose "foreign brand (OEM production)".
Q: If the trousers are knitted but the fabric is cotton blend, how to classify?
A: Classify according to the main material. If cotton content is the highest, classify under 610462; if synthetic fiber content is the highest, under 610463; if other material content is the highest, under 610469. A composition test report is required.
Q: What are the precautions for declaring such clothing for cross-border e-commerce export?
A: It is necessary to accurately declare the product name, composition, method of construction, brand, and other elements to avoid order rejection or penalties due to false declaration. Also pay attention to the access requirements of the destination country, such as labels and safety standards.
Q: Does subheading 610462 include women's knitted jumpsuits?
A: No. Jumpsuits are usually classified under 6114 (other knitted garments) or the corresponding heading. 610462 refers only to trousers, i.e., styles with separate legs below the waist.
⚠️ 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.