Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted or crocheted men's and women's garments (such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc.) as well as accessories such as socks and gloves. This chapter does not include knitted or crocheted brassieres, girdles, corsets, etc. (classified under 6212), nor does it include leather apparel (classified under Chapter 42) or plastic apparel (classified under Chapter 39). The core characteristic is that the fabric is formed by knitting or crocheting. 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. All garments under this heading are for women or girls and do not include babies' garments (classified under 6111). Trousers include all lengths but must have the essential characteristics of trousers. The first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61: Knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 "04" indicate heading 6104: Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 "69" indicate subheading 610469: Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted. Here "69" is a third-level subheading under 6104, first classified by garment type (e.g., 6104.1 for suits, 6104.2 for ensembles, 6104.3 for jackets, 6104.4 for dresses, 6104.5 for skirts, 6104.6 for trousers, etc.), then further subdivided by material. Under 6104.6: 6104.61 is of wool or fine animal hair, 6104.62 is of cotton, 6104.63 is of synthetic fibres, and 6104.69 is of other textile materials. Therefore, 610469 specifically refers to women's or girls' trousers of textile materials other than wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.), knitted or crocheted. The goods are women's knitted trousers, and the material is not wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres, therefore classified under 610469. If the material were wool, it would be classified under 610461; if cotton, under 610462; if synthetic fibres, under 610463. If for men, it would be classified under 6103; if woven, under 6204; if babies' garments, under 6111.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted or crocheted men's and women's garments (such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc.) as well as accessories such as socks and gloves. This chapter does not include knitted or crocheted brassieres, girdles, corsets, etc. (classified under 6212), nor does it include leather apparel (classified under Chapter 42) or plastic apparel (classified under Chapter 39). The core characteristic is that the fabric is formed by knitting or crocheting.
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. All garments under this heading are for women or girls and do not include babies' garments (classified under 6111). Trousers include all lengths but must have the essential characteristics of trousers.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61: Knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. Digits 3-4 "04" indicate heading 6104: Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 "69" indicate subheading 610469: Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted. Here "69" is a third-level subheading under 6104, first classified by garment type (e.g., 6104.1 for suits, 6104.2 for ensembles, 6104.3 for jackets, 6104.4 for dresses, 6104.5 for skirts, 6104.6 for trousers, etc.), then further subdivided by material. Under 6104.6: 6104.61 is of wool or fine animal hair, 6104.62 is of cotton, 6104.63 is of synthetic fibres, and 6104.69 is of other textile materials. Therefore, 610469 specifically refers to women's or girls' trousers of textile materials other than wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.), knitted or crocheted.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's knitted trousers, and the material is not wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres, therefore classified under 610469. If the material were wool, it would be classified under 610461; if cotton, under 610462; if synthetic fibres, under 610463. If for men, it would be classified under 6103; if woven, under 6204; if babies' garments, under 6111.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "knitted women's trousers". Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, fill in "no brand"), and the brand type (such as own brand, OEM, etc.). 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. Composition Content: List in detail the types and percentages of each textile material, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fibre". Weaving Method: Clearly state "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write vaguely "woven". Style: Describe the trouser type, such as trousers, shorts, capri pants, etc., and whether they have bib and brace overalls, etc. Gender: Clearly state women's or girls'; do not write "unisex" or "for both men and women". Article Number: Fill in the commodity article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product Name: Knitted women's trousers; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 55% flax 45% viscose fibre; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Trousers; Gender: Women's; Article Number: WLP2024-01. Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under woven code 6204, leading to classification errors. The composition content is not specific, only writing "other textile materials", which does not meet the standards. Ignoring gender and weaving method, mistakenly classifying under men's or woven codes.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "knitted women's trousers".
⚠️ Writing only "women's trousers" without indicating knitted, or mistakenly writing "woven".
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, fill in "no brand"), and the brand type (such as own brand, OEM, etc.).
⚠️ Omitting the brand or filling it in non-standard form, such as "none" instead of "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.
⚠️ Incorrectly checking the preference type, causing customs clearance delays.
Composition Content
List in detail the types and percentages of each textile material, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fibre".
⚠️ Writing only "other textile materials" without specifying the composition.
Weaving Method
Clearly state "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write vaguely "woven".
⚠️ Mistakenly writing "woven" or "machine-woven".
Style
Describe the trouser type, such as trousers, shorts, capri pants, etc., and whether they have bib and brace overalls, etc.
⚠️ Declaring trousers as shorts, or ignoring the special classification of bib and brace overalls.
Gender
Clearly state women's or girls'; do not write "unisex" or "for both men and women".
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as men's, leading to classification errors.
Article Number
Fill in the commodity 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 trousers; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 55% flax 45% viscose fibre; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Trousers; Gender: Women's; Article Number: WLP2024-01.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under woven code 6204, leading to classification errors.
The composition content is not specific, only writing "other textile materials", which does not meet the standards.
Ignoring gender and weaving method, mistakenly classifying under men's or woven codes.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender is women's or girls'; 3. Garment type is trousers (including bib and brace overalls, breeches, etc.); 4. The material is not wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibres, i.e., other textile materials. Also note the exclusion of babies' garments (classified under 6111) and swimwear (classified under 6112). If the material is blended, classify according to the predominant material, but if the predominant material is cotton or synthetic fibres, classify under the corresponding subheading. 610462 Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted: The material is cotton, whereas 610469 is for other textile materials (such as flax, silk, regenerated fibres, etc.). 610463 Women's or girls' trousers of synthetic fibres, knitted: The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc., whereas 610469 is for non-synthetic fibres. 620469 Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, woven: The weaving method is woven, whereas 610469 is knitted. 610469 Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted: This code, note the distinction from 610461 (wool) and 610462 (cotton). 611120 Babies' trousers of cotton, knitted: Babies' garments (generally referring to height 86 cm and below), whereas 610469 is for adult women. Is it confirmed to be knitted or crocheted? Is it clearly for women or girls? Is it trousers (not shorts or skirts)? Is the main material not wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres? Are babies' garments and swimwear excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2. Gender is women's or girls'; 3. Garment type is trousers (including bib and brace overalls, breeches, etc.); 4. The material is not wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibres, i.e., other textile materials. Also note the exclusion of babies' garments (classified under 6111) and swimwear (classified under 6112). If the material is blended, classify according to the predominant material, but if the predominant material is cotton or synthetic fibres, classify under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes：
610462 - Women's or girls' trousers of cotton, knitted
The material is cotton, whereas 610469 is for other textile materials (such as flax, silk, regenerated fibres, etc.).
610463 - Women's or girls' trousers of synthetic fibres, knitted
The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc., whereas 610469 is for non-synthetic fibres.
620469 - Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, woven
The weaving method is woven, whereas 610469 is knitted.
610469 - Women's or girls' trousers of other textile materials, knitted
This code, note the distinction from 610461 (wool) and 610462 (cotton).
611120 - Babies' trousers of cotton, knitted
Babies' garments (generally referring to height 86 cm and below), whereas 610469 is for adult women.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed to be knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it clearly for women or girls?
✓ Is it trousers (not shorts or skirts)?
✓ Is the main material not wool, cotton, or synthetic fibres?
✓ Are babies' garments and swimwear excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a pair of women's trousers is knitted or woven? Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarns, has elasticity, and edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a tight structure, and no elasticity. You can also check the wash label or ask the supplier. If knitted, classify under Chapter 61; if woven, under Chapter 62. How to classify blended women's knitted trousers? Classify according to the predominant material. If the predominant material is cotton, classify under 610462; if synthetic fibres, under 610463; if other textile materials (such as flax, silk), under 610469. Note: If cotton and synthetic fibres each account for 50% in the blend, according to the rule of classification from the last, classify under synthetic fibres (610463). What is the main difference between 610469 and 610462? The main difference is the material: 610462 is of cotton, 610469 is of other textile materials (non-cotton, non-wool, non-synthetic fibres). For example, flax knitted women's trousers are classified under 610469, while pure cotton knitted women's trousers are classified under 610462. In the declaration elements for knitted women's trousers, how to fill in the composition content? List in detail the names and percentages of all textile materials, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fibre". Do not write only "other textile materials", otherwise it may be rejected or inspected by customs. If women's trousers have bib and brace overalls, which code should they be classified under? Bib and brace overalls still fall within the category of trousers. If they are knitted women's and the material is other textile materials, classify under 610469. However, note that if the bib and brace overalls are woven, classify under 6204. How to query the tariff rate for 610469? Tariff rates change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Also confirm the destination country's rates, such as the US HTS, EU TARIC, etc. Does 610469 include women's shorts? No. 610469 refers only to trousers, including breeches, but not shorts. Women's knitted shorts should be classified under 610469? Actually, shorts are classified under 6104.69? Note: Under heading 6104, trousers and shorts are separate subheadings; shorts are usually classified under 6104.69? Specifically, check the subheading structure: 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Actually, in the HS code, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? According to HS2022, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? But 610469 is trousers, shorts should be classified under 6104.69? No, shorts are 6104.69? Let's confirm: In the HS code, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Actually, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Let me check: HS 6104: Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts. Subheadings: 6104.1 suits; 6104.2 ensembles; 6104.3 jackets; 6104.4 dresses; 6104.5 skirts; 6104.6 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches; 6104.7 shorts. So 610469 is trousers, shorts should be classified under subheadings under 6104.7, such as 6104.71, etc. Therefore, 610469 does not include shorts. If the fabric of women's trousers is regenerated fibres (such as viscose), which code should they be classified under? Regenerated fibres belong to other textile materials, therefore classify under 610469. However, if regenerated fibres are blended with synthetic fibres, and synthetic fibres are the predominant material, classify under 610463.
Q: How to determine whether a pair of women's trousers is knitted or woven?
A: Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarns, has elasticity, and edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a tight structure, and no elasticity. You can also check the wash label or ask the supplier. If knitted, classify under Chapter 61; if woven, under Chapter 62.
Q: How to classify blended women's knitted trousers?
A: Classify according to the predominant material. If the predominant material is cotton, classify under 610462; if synthetic fibres, under 610463; if other textile materials (such as flax, silk), under 610469. Note: If cotton and synthetic fibres each account for 50% in the blend, according to the rule of classification from the last, classify under synthetic fibres (610463).
Q: What is the main difference between 610469 and 610462?
A: The main difference is the material: 610462 is of cotton, 610469 is of other textile materials (non-cotton, non-wool, non-synthetic fibres). For example, flax knitted women's trousers are classified under 610469, while pure cotton knitted women's trousers are classified under 610462.
Q: In the declaration elements for knitted women's trousers, how to fill in the composition content?
A: List in detail the names and percentages of all textile materials, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fibre". Do not write only "other textile materials", otherwise it may be rejected or inspected by customs.
Q: If women's trousers have bib and brace overalls, which code should they be classified under?
A: Bib and brace overalls still fall within the category of trousers. If they are knitted women's and the material is other textile materials, classify under 610469. However, note that if the bib and brace overalls are woven, classify under 6204.
Q: How to query the tariff rate for 610469?
A: Tariff rates change. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional databases. Also confirm the destination country's rates, such as the US HTS, EU TARIC, etc.
Q: Does 610469 include women's shorts?
A: No. 610469 refers only to trousers, including breeches, but not shorts. Women's knitted shorts should be classified under 610469? Actually, shorts are classified under 6104.69? Note: Under heading 6104, trousers and shorts are separate subheadings; shorts are usually classified under 6104.69? Specifically, check the subheading structure: 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Actually, in the HS code, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? According to HS2022, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? But 610469 is trousers, shorts should be classified under 6104.69? No, shorts are 6104.69? Let's confirm: In the HS code, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Actually, 6104.6 is trousers, 6104.7 is shorts? Let me check: HS 6104: Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts. Subheadings: 6104.1 suits; 6104.2 ensembles; 6104.3 jackets; 6104.4 dresses; 6104.5 skirts; 6104.6 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches; 6104.7 shorts. So 610469 is trousers, shorts should be classified under subheadings under 6104.7, such as 6104.71, etc. Therefore, 610469 does not include shorts.
Q: If the fabric of women's trousers is regenerated fibres (such as viscose), which code should they be classified under?
A: Regenerated fibres belong to other textile materials, therefore classify under 610469. However, if regenerated fibres are blended with synthetic fibres, and synthetic fibres are the predominant material, classify under 610463.
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