Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted outerwear, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, T-shirts, sweaters, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted (such as woven) apparel is classified under Chapter 62. This chapter is further subdivided by gender, category, material, etc. Heading 6107 covers men's or boys' knitted or crocheted nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, including pajama sets, nightgowns, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. Under this heading, subheadings are divided by material into cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials, etc. Note: only men's (including boys') pajamas are included; women's pajamas are classified under 6108. Code 610722 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4 "07" indicate heading 6107 (men's pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.); digits 5-6 "22" indicate subheading 610722 (men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers). The 5th digit "2" represents man-made fibers, and the 6th digit "2" is a specific product subdivision. Overall code meaning: men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers. The product is men's knitted pajamas made of man-made fibers, so it is classified under 610722. If made of cotton, it would be classified under 610721; if made of other textile materials, under 610729; if women's, under 6108; if woven, under 6207. Classification requires meeting all four conditions simultaneously: knitted, men's, pajamas, man-made fibers.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including knitted outerwear, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, T-shirts, sweaters, etc. Goods in this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting; non-knitted (such as woven) apparel is classified under Chapter 62. This chapter is further subdivided by gender, category, material, etc.
Heading
Heading 6107 covers men's or boys' knitted or crocheted nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, including pajama sets, nightgowns, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. Under this heading, subheadings are divided by material into cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials, etc. Note: only men's (including boys') pajamas are included; women's pajamas are classified under 6108.
Digit Breakdown
Code 610722 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "61" indicate Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4 "07" indicate heading 6107 (men's pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.); digits 5-6 "22" indicate subheading 610722 (men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers). The 5th digit "2" represents man-made fibers, and the 6th digit "2" is a specific product subdivision. Overall code meaning: men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers.
Classification Basis
The product is men's knitted pajamas made of man-made fibers, so it is classified under 610722. If made of cotton, it would be classified under 610721; if made of other textile materials, under 610729; if women's, under 6108; if woven, under 6207. Classification requires meeting all four conditions simultaneously: knitted, men's, pajamas, man-made fibers.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declared product name must be specific, such as "men's knitted pajama set of man-made fibers" or "men's knitted nightgown of man-made fibers." Brand Type: Fill in the brand name or "no brand," such as "XX brand" or "no brand." Export Preference Status: Fill in according to actual trade conditions, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country." Material: Provide detailed fabric composition, such as "100% polyester knitted" or "95% polyester 5% spandex knitted." Weaving Method: Specify clearly as "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "woven." Style: Describe the specific style, such as "set (top + pants)," "nightgown," "dressing gown," etc. Gender: Specify clearly as "men's" or "boys'"; cannot be omitted. Product Name: men's knitted pajama set of man-made fibers; Brand Type: no brand; Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester knitted; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: set (top + pants); Gender: men's. Mistakenly declaring man-made fibers as cotton, leading to classification errors. Mistakenly declaring knitted as woven, confusing Chapter 61 with Chapter 62. Ignoring gender and mistakenly declaring men's as women's, leading to classification under 6108.
Product Name
Declared product name must be specific, such as "men's knitted pajama set of man-made fibers" or "men's knitted nightgown of man-made fibers."
⚠️ Writing only "pajamas" without specifying men's, man-made fibers, knitted, or other key information.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name or "no brand," such as "XX brand" or "no brand."
⚠️ Brand does not match actual product, or brand type is omitted.
Export Preference Status
Fill in according to actual trade conditions, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country."
⚠️ Incorrectly checking preference status, leading to subsequent verification issues.
Material
Provide detailed fabric composition, such as "100% polyester knitted" or "95% polyester 5% spandex knitted."
⚠️ Writing only "man-made fibers" without specifying the exact type and proportion.
Weaving Method
Specify clearly as "knitted" or "crocheted"; do not write "woven."
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring knitted as woven, leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the specific style, such as "set (top + pants)," "nightgown," "dressing gown," etc.
⚠️ Vague style description that makes it impossible to determine whether it is pajamas.
Gender
Specify clearly as "men's" or "boys'"; cannot be omitted.
⚠️ Omitting gender, or mistakenly filling in as women's.
Example: Product Name: men's knitted pajama set of man-made fibers; Brand Type: no brand; Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester knitted; Weaving Method: knitted; Style: set (top + pants); Gender: men's.
Common Mistakes:
Mistakenly declaring man-made fibers as cotton, leading to classification errors.
Mistakenly declaring knitted as woven, confusing Chapter 61 with Chapter 62.
Ignoring gender and mistakenly declaring men's as women's, leading to classification under 6108.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification criteria: 1) Weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) Gender is men's (including boys'); 3) The product is pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns or similar articles; 4) Material is man-made fibers. Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 610722. If women's, it is classified under 6108; if woven, under 6207; if cotton, under 610721. 610721 Men's knitted pajamas of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 610722 is man-made fibers. The main difference lies in fabric composition: cotton is classified under 610721, man-made fibers under 610722. 610729 Men's knitted pajamas of other textile materials: Material is textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as wool, silk, etc. Man-made fibers are classified under 610722. 610832 Women's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers: Gender is women's, whereas 610722 is men's. Gender must be strictly distinguished during classification. 620722 Men's woven pajamas of man-made fibers: Weaving method is woven, classified under Chapter 62; knitted is classified under Chapter 61. The difference lies in the weaving process. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it men's (including boys')? Is it pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.? Is the material man-made fibers? Is it confused with adjacent codes?
Basis
Core classification criteria: 1) Weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) Gender is men's (including boys'); 3) The product is pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns or similar articles; 4) Material is man-made fibers. Only when all the above conditions are met is it classified under 610722. If women's, it is classified under 6108; if woven, under 6207; if cotton, under 610721.
Confused Codes:
610721 - Men's knitted pajamas of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 610722 is man-made fibers. The main difference lies in fabric composition: cotton is classified under 610721, man-made fibers under 610722.
610729 - Men's knitted pajamas of other textile materials
Material is textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as wool, silk, etc. Man-made fibers are classified under 610722.
610832 - Women's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers
Gender is women's, whereas 610722 is men's. Gender must be strictly distinguished during classification.
620722 - Men's woven pajamas of man-made fibers
Weaving method is woven, classified under Chapter 62; knitted is classified under Chapter 61. The difference lies in the weaving process.
Self-Check:
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it men's (including boys')?
✓ Is it pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.?
✓ Is the material man-made fibers?
✓ Is it confused with adjacent codes?
❓ FAQ
How can you determine whether a pair of men's pajamas is knitted or woven? Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and the texture appears V-shaped or circular; woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, has no elasticity, and the texture appears grid-like. You can also check the care label or ask the supplier. Are men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers and men's knitted nightgowns of man-made fibers classified under the same code? Yes, both are classified under 610722. Heading 6107 covers pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; nightgowns are similar articles, and as long as the conditions of knitted, men's, and man-made fibers are met, they are included. If the top and pants of a pajama set are made of different materials, how should they be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if a set is composed of different materials, it should be classified according to the predominant material or the material with the highest value. If it cannot be determined, they may be classified separately. It is recommended to consult customs or professional classifiers. Can boys' pajamas be classified under 610722? Yes. In the HS code, men's includes boys', so boys' knitted pajamas of man-made fibers are also classified under 610722. How can I check the import tariff rate for 610722? Tariff rates may change. It is recommended to check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the latest version of the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. Third-party classification query tools may also be used. How should the brand type be filled in during declaration? Fill in according to the actual situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Declare truthfully to avoid customs clearance issues caused by brand problems. If the pajamas contain spandex, are they still considered man-made fibers? Yes. Man-made fibers include polyester, nylon, spandex, etc. As long as man-made fiber content is predominant (usually more than 50%), it is classified as man-made fibers. If the spandex proportion is very small, it does not affect man-made fiber classification. What is the difference between 610722 and 610723? 610723 is men's knitted bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles of man-made fibers, while 610722 is pajamas. The main difference lies in the product use: pajamas are for sleeping, while bathrobes and dressing gowns are for wearing after bathing or upon rising in the morning.
Q: How can you determine whether a pair of men's pajamas is knitted or woven?
A: Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and the texture appears V-shaped or circular; woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, has no elasticity, and the texture appears grid-like. You can also check the care label or ask the supplier.
Q: Are men's knitted pajamas of man-made fibers and men's knitted nightgowns of man-made fibers classified under the same code?
A: Yes, both are classified under 610722. Heading 6107 covers pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; nightgowns are similar articles, and as long as the conditions of knitted, men's, and man-made fibers are met, they are included.
Q: If the top and pants of a pajama set are made of different materials, how should they be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if a set is composed of different materials, it should be classified according to the predominant material or the material with the highest value. If it cannot be determined, they may be classified separately. It is recommended to consult customs or professional classifiers.
Q: Can boys' pajamas be classified under 610722?
A: Yes. In the HS code, men's includes boys', so boys' knitted pajamas of man-made fibers are also classified under 610722.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 610722?
A: Tariff rates may change. It is recommended to check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the latest version of the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. Third-party classification query tools may also be used.
Q: How should the brand type be filled in during declaration?
A: Fill in according to the actual situation: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Declare truthfully to avoid customs clearance issues caused by brand problems.
Q: If the pajamas contain spandex, are they still considered man-made fibers?
A: Yes. Man-made fibers include polyester, nylon, spandex, etc. As long as man-made fiber content is predominant (usually more than 50%), it is classified as man-made fibers. If the spandex proportion is very small, it does not affect man-made fiber classification.
Q: What is the difference between 610722 and 610723?
A: 610723 is men's knitted bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles of man-made fibers, while 610722 is pajamas. The main difference lies in the product use: pajamas are for sleeping, while bathrobes and dressing gowns are for wearing after bathing or upon rising in the morning.
⚠️ 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.