Chapter 61 covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, including men's and women's garments (such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, etc.) as well as accessories such as hosiery and gloves. Goods of this chapter must be made by knitting or crocheting, not by weaving or weaving. Knitted fabrics have characteristics such as elasticity and breathability, and are widely used in underwear, sportswear, etc. This chapter is distinguished from Chapter 62 (non-knitted garments), and the method of construction must first be determined when classifying. Heading 6108 covers women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. These goods are worn directly against the body and belong to the underwear category. Under this heading, they are further subdivided according to material (cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials) and specific style (such as briefs, pajamas, etc.). Note that 6108 applies only to women's or girls'; the corresponding heading for men's or boys' is 6107. Code 610821 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits '61' represent Chapter 61: articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 '08' represent heading 6108: women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted. Digits 5-6 '21' represent subheading 610821: women's or girls' briefs and panties of cotton. Among them, the 5th digit '2' indicates the material is cotton, and the 6th digit '1' indicates the specific article is briefs and panties. Therefore, this code precisely refers to cotton knitted women's underwear. This product is cotton knitted women's underwear, which falls within the scope of Chapter 61 knitted garments and belongs to women's underwear, so it is classified under heading 6108. Under the heading, according to the material being cotton, it is classified under subheading 610821, rather than man-made fibers (610822) or other textile materials (610829). At the same time, attention must be paid to distinguishing it from other subheadings of 6108 (such as pajamas, petticoats); underwear specifically refers to briefs or panties.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be accurately described as 'cotton knitted women's underwear' or 'women's cotton knitted briefs', avoiding vague general terms. Brand type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as 'no brand', 'domestic brand', 'foreign brand (OEM production)', etc., according to the actual trade situation. Export preference status: Fill in according to whether export tariff preferences are enjoyed, such as 'export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country', etc., which affects the certificate of origin. Composition content: Declare the fiber composition and percentage of the fabric and lining, such as '100% cotton'; if blended, list the proportion of each component. Construction method: Clearly state 'knitted' or 'crocheted'; simply writing 'knitted' is not sufficient and must be consistent with HS code requirements. Style: Describe the specific style, such as 'briefs', 'panties', 'boxer shorts', etc., which must correspond to the HS subheading. Brand (Chinese and foreign names): Fill in the actual brand name; if there is no brand, fill in 'none'; it must be consistent with trademark registration information. Item number: Fill in the commodity item number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification and verification. Customs declaration example: Product name: Cotton knitted women's underwear Brand type: Foreign brand (OEM production) Export preference status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country Composition content: 100% cotton Construction method: Knitted Style: Briefs Brand: Victoria's Secret Item number: VS-2024-001 Specifications and model: Women's, cotton, knitted, briefs Declaration unit: Pieces Quantity: 1000 pieces Unit price: USD 2.5 Total price: USD 2500 Incorrectly classifying knitted underwear under Chapter 62 (non-knitted), resulting in code errors. Composition content does not indicate percentage, or when blended, not all fiber components are listed. Inaccurate style description, such as declaring briefs as panties, affecting subheading classification.

The core basis for classification is: 1) the construction method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) the gender is women's or girls'; 3) the commodity is underwear (briefs or panties); 4) the material is cotton. All four conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 610821. If the construction method is woven, it is classified under Chapter 62; if it is men's or boys', it is classified under 6107; if it is made of man-made fibers, it is classified under 610822; if it is made of other textile materials, it is classified under 610829. 610822 Women's or girls' knitted underwear of man-made fibers: Different material; 610822 is of man-made fibers, while 610821 is of cotton. Classification must be distinguished based on fabric composition; blended products are classified according to the main component. 610829 Women's or girls' knitted underwear of other textile materials: The material is textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, flax, etc. If the cotton content is lower than the main component, it may be classified under this code. 610711 Men's or boys' knitted underwear of cotton: Different gender; 610711 is for men's or boys', while 610821 is for women's or girls'. Classification must distinguish men's and women's according to style and design. 620821 Women's or girls' woven underwear of cotton: Different construction method; 620821 is woven, while 610821 is knitted. This can be judged by observing the fabric texture and elasticity. 610832 Women's or girls' knitted pajamas of man-made fibers: Different commodity type; 610832 is pajamas, while 610821 is underwear. It must be distinguished according to use and style. Is it confirmed to be knitted or crocheted? Is it clearly for women's or girls'? Does it belong to underwear (briefs/panties)? Is the fabric composition cotton? Is it confused with adjacent codes?

How can you determine whether a pair of women's underwear is knitted or woven? Knitted fabric is formed by interlooping yarns, has elasticity, and shows a clear loop structure when stretched; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has no elasticity, and has a tight structure. You can check the care label or ask the manufacturer, and if necessary, send it for testing. What is the HS code for cotton knitted women's underwear? The HS code is 610821. However, note that this code applies to knitted women's underwear with a cotton content exceeding 50% or with cotton as the main component. If blended, it must be classified according to the main component. If the underwear contains 5% elastane, is it still classified under 610821? Yes, as long as cotton is the main component (usually exceeding 50%), even if it contains a small amount of elastic fibers such as elastane, it is still classified under 610821. However, the elastane content must be indicated when declaring. What is the code for men's cotton knitted underwear? Men's cotton knitted underwear is classified under 610711. The difference from women's underwear (610821) is gender, and classification must be distinguished according to style design. How can I check the import tariff rate for 610821? You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs commodity code inquiry system and enter 610821 to check the latest tariff rate. Tariff rates change, so it is recommended to rely on the latest official publication. What certificate of origin is needed to export cotton knitted women's underwear to the EU? If you wish to enjoy EU tariff preferences, you may apply for a Generalized System of Preferences certificate of origin (if applicable) or a China-EU Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin. You must ensure the product meets the rules of origin. How should the brand type be filled in when declaring? Fill it in according to the actual trade situation: no brand, domestic brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). OEM production requires authorization proof. If the underwear is a mixed pack of briefs and boxer shorts, how should it be classified? If mixed and the main style cannot be distinguished, it is usually classified according to the main style. If the quantities are comparable, separate declaration may be required. It is recommended to pack and declare separately by style to avoid classification disputes.