Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various knitted outerwear, suits, shirts, T-shirts, vests, dresses, skirts, trousers, underwear, pajamas, sportswear, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel is classified under Chapter 62. This chapter also includes knitted gloves, socks, scarves and other accessories. Heading 6105 specifically covers men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted, including T-shirts, singlets, vests and similar garments. Garments under this heading are usually worn next to the body, collarless or with a simple collar, short-sleeved or long-sleeved, and may be made of cotton, man-made fibers, wool, etc. However, it does not include formal shirts with turn-down collars and plackets (classified under 6105 or 6106), nor underwear (classified under 6107). Code 610510 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '61' represent Chapter 61: Knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits '05' represent heading 6105: Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted. The 5th-6th digits '10' represent subheading 610510: Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted. Therefore, 610510 specifically refers to men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (including T-shirts). If for women or girls, it is classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if of other textile materials, under 610590. This product is a cotton knitted T-shirt, which is knitted apparel and for men (or unisex styles classified as men's), therefore classified under Chapter 61. T-shirts belong to the shirt category, so classified under heading 6105. The material is cotton, so the subheading is 610510. If it were a women's T-shirt, it should be classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if woven, under Chapter 62.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various knitted outerwear, suits, shirts, T-shirts, vests, dresses, skirts, trousers, underwear, pajamas, sportswear, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel is classified under Chapter 62. This chapter also includes knitted gloves, socks, scarves and other accessories.
Heading
Heading 6105 specifically covers men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted, including T-shirts, singlets, vests and similar garments. Garments under this heading are usually worn next to the body, collarless or with a simple collar, short-sleeved or long-sleeved, and may be made of cotton, man-made fibers, wool, etc. However, it does not include formal shirts with turn-down collars and plackets (classified under 6105 or 6106), nor underwear (classified under 6107).
Digit Breakdown
Code 610510 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '61' represent Chapter 61: Knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits '05' represent heading 6105: Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted. The 5th-6th digits '10' represent subheading 610510: Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted. Therefore, 610510 specifically refers to men's or boys' shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (including T-shirts). If for women or girls, it is classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if of other textile materials, under 610590.
Classification Basis
This product is a cotton knitted T-shirt, which is knitted apparel and for men (or unisex styles classified as men's), therefore classified under Chapter 61. T-shirts belong to the shirt category, so classified under heading 6105. The material is cotton, so the subheading is 610510. If it were a women's T-shirt, it should be classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if woven, under Chapter 62.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The product name should be described in detail, such as 'Men's cotton knitted T-shirt', avoiding simply writing 'T-shirt'. Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write 'No Brand'), and the brand type (such as 'Foreign Brand', 'Domestic 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: Indicate the cotton content percentage, such as '100% cotton'; if blended, indicate the proportion of each component. Weaving Method: Clearly state 'knitted', and may further specify 'knitted' or 'crocheted'. Style: Describe style details, such as 'round neck, short sleeves, no placket', to distinguish shirts from T-shirts. Gender: Indicate 'Men's' or 'Women's'; unisex styles are classified as men's. Product Name: Men's cotton knitted T-shirt; Brand Type: No Brand; Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 100% cotton; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Round neck, short sleeves, no placket; Gender: Men's. Mistakenly declaring a man-made fiber T-shirt as cotton, leading to subheading errors. Classifying a women's T-shirt under 610510, when it should actually be classified under 6106. Classifying a woven T-shirt under 610510, when it should actually be classified under Chapter 62.
Product Name
The product name should be described in detail, such as 'Men's cotton knitted T-shirt', avoiding simply writing 'T-shirt'.
⚠️ Writing only 'T-shirt' without indicating knitting and material, leading to classification disputes.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write 'No Brand'), and the brand type (such as 'Foreign Brand', 'Domestic Brand').
⚠️ Omitting the brand type, or misspelling the brand name.
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 checking the preference status, leading to subsequent verification issues.
Composition Content
Indicate the cotton content percentage, such as '100% cotton'; if blended, indicate the proportion of each component.
⚠️ Writing only 'cotton' without indicating the percentage, or the proportion not matching the actual product.
Weaving Method
Clearly state 'knitted', and may further specify 'knitted' or 'crocheted'.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing 'woven', leading to classification under Chapter 62.
Style
Describe style details, such as 'round neck, short sleeves, no placket', to distinguish shirts from T-shirts.
⚠️ Not describing the collar type or placket, making it difficult to distinguish 6105 from 6106.
Gender
Indicate 'Men's' or 'Women's'; unisex styles are classified as men's.
⚠️ Omitting gender, leading to subheading errors.
Example： Product Name: Men's cotton knitted T-shirt; Brand Type: No Brand; Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: 100% cotton; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Round neck, short sleeves, no placket; Gender: Men's.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly declaring a man-made fiber T-shirt as cotton, leading to subheading errors.
Classifying a women's T-shirt under 610510, when it should actually be classified under 6106.
Classifying a woven T-shirt under 610510, when it should actually be classified under Chapter 62.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) Gender is men's (or unisex classified as men's); 3) Material is cotton; 4) Style is shirt-type (including T-shirts). If for women, classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if of other textile materials, under 610590; if woven, under Chapter 62. 610520 Men's or boys' shirts of man-made fibers, knitted or crocheted: Material is man-made fibers, not cotton. If the T-shirt is made of polyester or other man-made fibers, it should be classified under this code. 610610 Women's or girls' blouses of cotton, knitted or crocheted: Gender is women's, not men's. Women's T-shirts should be classified under 6106, not 6105. 610910 T-shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (women's): 610910 is women's cotton knitted T-shirts, while 610510 is men's. Pay attention to gender distinction. 620520 Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, woven: Weaving method is woven, not knitted. Woven shirts are classified under Chapter 62. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it men's or unisex? Is it made of cotton? Is it shirt-type (including T-shirts)? Is it confused with adjacent codes?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) Gender is men's (or unisex classified as men's); 3) Material is cotton; 4) Style is shirt-type (including T-shirts). If for women, classified under 6106; if of man-made fibers, under 610520; if of other textile materials, under 610590; if woven, under Chapter 62.
Confused Codes：
610520 - Men's or boys' shirts of man-made fibers, knitted or crocheted
Material is man-made fibers, not cotton. If the T-shirt is made of polyester or other man-made fibers, it should be classified under this code.
610610 - Women's or girls' blouses of cotton, knitted or crocheted
Gender is women's, not men's. Women's T-shirts should be classified under 6106, not 6105.
610910 - T-shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (women's)
610910 is women's cotton knitted T-shirts, while 610510 is men's. Pay attention to gender distinction.
620520 - Men's or boys' shirts of cotton, woven
Weaving method is woven, not knitted. Woven shirts are classified under Chapter 62.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it men's or unisex?
✓ Is it made of cotton?
✓ Is it shirt-type (including T-shirts)?
✓ Is it confused with adjacent codes?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a T-shirt is men's or women's? Usually determined by style, label, and market positioning. Men's T-shirts generally have wider shoulders and higher necklines; women's T-shirts may be fitted at the waist with lower necklines. If indistinguishable, classify as men's. Customs may require design drawings or samples. What is the difference in HS codes between cotton knitted T-shirts and cotton woven T-shirts? Knitted T-shirts are classified under 610510, woven T-shirts under 620520. Different weaving methods lead to different classification chapters. Knitted fabrics are elastic, woven fabrics are not. The weaving method must be clearly stated during declaration. How to classify a T-shirt containing a small amount of man-made fibers? According to HS classification rules, if cotton content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as cotton; if man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, classified as man-made fibers. However, note that if cotton and man-made fibers are blended and cotton is the highest content, it is still classified as cotton. The specific composition percentage prevails. What is the difference in HS codes between T-shirts and singlets? Both T-shirts and singlets are classified under 6105 or 6106, but subheadings may differ. Generally, T-shirts have collars, singlets do not. However, HS codes do not strictly distinguish between them; both are classified as shirt-type. The style must be described during declaration. How to check the tariff rate for cotton knitted T-shirts? Tariff rates change; the latest rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, HS code query platforms, or by consulting customs brokers. Note that import and export country rates differ, and whether preferential trade agreements apply. How to fill in the brand type during declaration? Brand types include 'Foreign Brand', 'Domestic Brand', 'No Brand', etc. If no brand, fill in 'No Brand'; if foreign brand, fill in 'Foreign Brand' and indicate the brand name. Incorrect filling may lead to customs questioning. How to classify a unisex T-shirt? Unisex styles are usually classified as men's, i.e., under 6105. However, if the design is clearly feminine, it may be classified under 6106. It is recommended to judge based on the main target market and design features, and consult customs if necessary.
Q: How to determine whether a T-shirt is men's or women's?
A: Usually determined by style, label, and market positioning. Men's T-shirts generally have wider shoulders and higher necklines; women's T-shirts may be fitted at the waist with lower necklines. If indistinguishable, classify as men's. Customs may require design drawings or samples.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between cotton knitted T-shirts and cotton woven T-shirts?
A: Knitted T-shirts are classified under 610510, woven T-shirts under 620520. Different weaving methods lead to different classification chapters. Knitted fabrics are elastic, woven fabrics are not. The weaving method must be clearly stated during declaration.
Q: How to classify a T-shirt containing a small amount of man-made fibers?
A: According to HS classification rules, if cotton content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as cotton; if man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, classified as man-made fibers. However, note that if cotton and man-made fibers are blended and cotton is the highest content, it is still classified as cotton. The specific composition percentage prevails.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between T-shirts and singlets?
A: Both T-shirts and singlets are classified under 6105 or 6106, but subheadings may differ. Generally, T-shirts have collars, singlets do not. However, HS codes do not strictly distinguish between them; both are classified as shirt-type. The style must be described during declaration.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for cotton knitted T-shirts?
A: Tariff rates change; the latest rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, HS code query platforms, or by consulting customs brokers. Note that import and export country rates differ, and whether preferential trade agreements apply.
Q: How to fill in the brand type during declaration?
A: Brand types include 'Foreign Brand', 'Domestic Brand', 'No Brand', etc. If no brand, fill in 'No Brand'; if foreign brand, fill in 'Foreign Brand' and indicate the brand name. Incorrect filling may lead to customs questioning.
Q: How to classify a unisex T-shirt?
A: Unisex styles are usually classified as men's, i.e., under 6105. However, if the design is clearly feminine, it may be classified under 6106. It is recommended to judge based on the main target market and design features, and consult customs if necessary.
⚠️ 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.