Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, dresses, trousers, shirts, 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 widely used in everyday clothing. This chapter contrasts with Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel), and when classifying, the method of construction must first be determined. Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (other than knitted or crocheted women's briefs). This heading covers a variety of women's knitted bottoms and tops, but attention must be paid to the distinction from headings such as 6103 (men's) and 6106 (women's blouses). The first 2 digits 61 represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6104 (women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted); digits 5-6, 63, are the subheading, specifically referring to women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres. The 5th digit 6 indicates man-made fibres, and the 6th digit 3 indicates trousers. Therefore, the complete meaning of 610463 is: women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted. The goods are women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres, which conform to the description of heading 6104, and the material is man-made fibres, so they are classified under subheading 610463. They are not classified under 6104.62 (of cotton) or 6104.69 (of other textile materials), nor under 6103 (men's) or 6204 (non-knitted women's trousers).
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted jackets, suits, dresses, trousers, shirts, 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 widely used in everyday clothing. This chapter contrasts with Chapter 62 (non-knitted apparel), and when classifying, the method of construction must first be determined.
Heading
Heading 6104 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (other than knitted or crocheted women's briefs). This heading covers a variety of women's knitted bottoms and tops, but attention must be paid to the distinction from headings such as 6103 (men's) and 6106 (women's blouses).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 61 represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6104 (women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, etc., knitted or crocheted); digits 5-6, 63, are the subheading, specifically referring to women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres. The 5th digit 6 indicates man-made fibres, and the 6th digit 3 indicates trousers. Therefore, the complete meaning of 610463 is: women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres, which conform to the description of heading 6104, and the material is man-made fibres, so they are classified under subheading 610463. They are not classified under 6104.62 (of cotton) or 6104.69 (of other textile materials), nor under 6103 (men's) or 6204 (non-knitted women's trousers).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres". Brand Type: Fill in the brand name or logo; 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". Composition Content: List the percentage of each component, such as "95% polyester, 5% spandex". Weaving Method: Specify as "knitted" or "crocheted". Style: Describe the trouser type, such as "trousers", "shorts", "breeches", etc. Brand Name: Fill in the specific brand name (such as "NIKE"); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Article Number: Fill in the commodity number designated by the manufacturer or exporter. Product Name: women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres; Brand Type: no brand; Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: trousers; Brand Name: no brand; Article Number: W12345. Mistakenly classifying women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres under 6104.62 (of cotton) or 6104.69 (of other textile materials). Ignoring the difference between "knitted" and "woven", and incorrectly classifying under 6204 (non-knitted women's trousers). The composition content declaration is not specific, writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the specific type and proportion.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres".
⚠️ Writing only "women's trousers" or "trousers" without indicating knitted and man-made fibre material.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name or logo; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Confusing brand type with brand name, or omitting it.
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".
⚠️ Incorrectly selecting "enjoys preferential tariffs" but being unable to provide a certificate of origin.
Composition Content
List the percentage of each component, such as "95% polyester, 5% spandex".
⚠️ Writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the specific type and proportion.
Weaving Method
Specify as "knitted" or "crocheted".
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as "woven".
Style
Describe the trouser type, such as "trousers", "shorts", "breeches", etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring trousers as shorts or divided skirts.
Brand Name
Fill in the specific brand name (such as "NIKE"); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Confusing with brand type, or filling in incompletely.
Article Number
Fill in the commodity number designated by the manufacturer or exporter.
⚠️ Omitting it or arbitrarily making one up.
Example： Product Name: women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres; Brand Type: no brand; Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: trousers; Brand Name: no brand; Article Number: W12345.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres under 6104.62 (of cotton) or 6104.69 (of other textile materials).
Ignoring the difference between "knitted" and "woven", and incorrectly classifying under 6204 (non-knitted women's trousers).
The composition content declaration is not specific, writing only "man-made fibres" without specifying the specific type and proportion.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The goods are women's trousers, conforming to heading 6104; 2) The weaving method is knitted, excluding 6204; 3) The material is man-made fibres, classified under 610463 rather than 610462 (of cotton) or 610469 (of other textile materials). At the same time, it must be confirmed that they are not men's (6103) and not special-function trousers (such as 6104.63 including bib and brace overalls, etc.). 610462 Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted: The material is cotton, whereas 610463 is of man-made fibres. When classifying, the main material must be determined based on composition content. 610469 Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted: The material is other textile materials (such as wool, silk, etc.), whereas 610463 specifically refers to man-made fibres. 620463 Women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, not knitted: The weaving method is woven, whereas 610463 is knitted. When classifying, the weaving process must first be determined. 610343 Men's or boys' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted: The gender is men's, whereas 610463 is women's. They must be distinguished based on style, size, etc. 61046300 Women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted (China subheading): The China subheading is further subdivided on the basis of the HS six-digit code, but the core basis for classification is the same. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it trousers? Is the main material man-made fibres? Does it fall within the scope of heading 6104?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The goods are women's trousers, conforming to heading 6104; 2) The weaving method is knitted, excluding 6204; 3) The material is man-made fibres, classified under 610463 rather than 610462 (of cotton) or 610469 (of other textile materials). At the same time, it must be confirmed that they are not men's (6103) and not special-function trousers (such as 6104.63 including bib and brace overalls, etc.).
Confused Codes：
610462 - Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted
The material is cotton, whereas 610463 is of man-made fibres. When classifying, the main material must be determined based on composition content.
610469 - Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted
The material is other textile materials (such as wool, silk, etc.), whereas 610463 specifically refers to man-made fibres.
620463 - Women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, not knitted
The weaving method is woven, whereas 610463 is knitted. When classifying, the weaving process must first be determined.
610343 - Men's or boys' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted
The gender is men's, whereas 610463 is women's. They must be distinguished based on style, size, etc.
61046300 - Women's or girls' trousers of man-made fibres, knitted (China subheading)
The China subheading is further subdivided on the basis of the HS six-digit code, but the core basis for classification is the same.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it trousers?
✓ Is the main material man-made fibres?
✓ Does it fall within the scope of heading 6104?
❓ FAQ
How can you tell whether a pair of women's trousers is knitted or woven? Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarn loops, is elastic, and its edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, is inelastic, and its edges are flat. You can also check the care label or ask the manufacturer. What are the declaration elements for women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres? They include product name, brand type, export preference status, composition content, weaving method, style, brand name, article number, etc. The specific requirements shall be subject to the latest customs requirements. If women's trousers contain multiple materials, how is classification determined? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, classification is based on the main material. Usually, the material with the largest percentage by weight prevails. If man-made fibre content is the highest, they are classified under 610463. What is the difference between 610463 and 620463? 610463 is women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres, and 620463 is women's woven trousers of man-made fibres. The main difference lies in the weaving method: knitted is elastic, woven is inelastic. How can the tariff be checked when exporting women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres to the EU? You can check the EU TARIC database, enter HS code 61046300, and view the third-country duty rate. Note that the EU may have preferential rates for specific countries, and a certificate of origin must be provided. How should cross-border e-commerce sales of women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres be declared? They must be declared according to the actual product information, providing HS code, product name, material, weaving method, etc. You may entrust a customs broker or use a cross-border e-commerce comprehensive service platform for declaration. What are the customs supervision conditions for women's trousers classified under 610463? Generally there are no special supervision conditions, but they must comply with import and export commodity inspection requirements. For details, you can check the supervision conditions table issued by the General Administration of Customs. If women's trousers are made of man-made fibres but have both knitted and woven splicing, how are they classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, if both weaving methods are present, classification is based on the essential character. Usually, the part with the larger area or weight prevails. If it cannot be distinguished, you may consult customs.
Q: How can you tell whether a pair of women's trousers is knitted or woven?
A: Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarn loops, is elastic, and its edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, is inelastic, and its edges are flat. You can also check the care label or ask the manufacturer.
Q: What are the declaration elements for women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres?
A: They include product name, brand type, export preference status, composition content, weaving method, style, brand name, article number, etc. The specific requirements shall be subject to the latest customs requirements.
Q: If women's trousers contain multiple materials, how is classification determined?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, classification is based on the main material. Usually, the material with the largest percentage by weight prevails. If man-made fibre content is the highest, they are classified under 610463.
Q: What is the difference between 610463 and 620463?
A: 610463 is women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres, and 620463 is women's woven trousers of man-made fibres. The main difference lies in the weaving method: knitted is elastic, woven is inelastic.
Q: How can the tariff be checked when exporting women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres to the EU?
A: You can check the EU TARIC database, enter HS code 61046300, and view the third-country duty rate. Note that the EU may have preferential rates for specific countries, and a certificate of origin must be provided.
Q: How should cross-border e-commerce sales of women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres be declared?
A: They must be declared according to the actual product information, providing HS code, product name, material, weaving method, etc. You may entrust a customs broker or use a cross-border e-commerce comprehensive service platform for declaration.
Q: What are the customs supervision conditions for women's trousers classified under 610463?
A: Generally there are no special supervision conditions, but they must comply with import and export commodity inspection requirements. For details, you can check the supervision conditions table issued by the General Administration of Customs.
Q: If women's trousers are made of man-made fibres but have both knitted and woven splicing, how are they classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, if both weaving methods are present, classification is based on the essential character. Usually, the part with the larger area or weight prevails. If it cannot be distinguished, you may consult 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.