Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various outerwear and underwear such as coats, suits, shirts, pajamas, T-shirts, 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 subdivides tariff headings by gender, age, and garment type, and is an important chapter for the classification of textile apparel. Heading 6108 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. It includes full slips, half slips, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. However, it does not include T-shirts, vests, etc., which are classified under 6109, nor bras, girdles, etc., which are classified under 6212. Code 610831 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4 "08" represent heading 6108 (women's underwear, pajamas, etc.); digits 5-6 "31" represent subheading 610831, specifically cotton knitted women's nightdresses and pajamas. The 5th digit "3" indicates cotton, and the 6th digit "1" indicates nightdresses and pajamas. This subheading applies only to cotton knitted women's nightdresses and does not include those made of man-made fibers, other textile materials, or men's pajamas. The goods are cotton knitted women's pajamas, which meet the description of heading 6108 (women's pajamas), and the material is cotton, so they are classified under subheading 610831. If made of man-made fibers, they would be classified under 610832; if made of other textile materials, under 610839; if for men, under 6107; if T-shirts or vests, under 6109. Therefore, based on material and gender, the goods are correctly classified under 610831.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various outerwear and underwear such as coats, suits, shirts, pajamas, T-shirts, 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 subdivides tariff headings by gender, age, and garment type, and is an important chapter for the classification of textile apparel.
Heading
Heading 6108 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. It includes full slips, half slips, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. However, it does not include T-shirts, vests, etc., which are classified under 6109, nor bras, girdles, etc., which are classified under 6212.
Digit Breakdown
Code 610831 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "61" represent Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel); digits 3-4 "08" represent heading 6108 (women's underwear, pajamas, etc.); digits 5-6 "31" represent subheading 610831, specifically cotton knitted women's nightdresses and pajamas. The 5th digit "3" indicates cotton, and the 6th digit "1" indicates nightdresses and pajamas. This subheading applies only to cotton knitted women's nightdresses and does not include those made of man-made fibers, other textile materials, or men's pajamas.
Classification Basis
The goods are cotton knitted women's pajamas, which meet the description of heading 6108 (women's pajamas), and the material is cotton, so they are classified under subheading 610831. If made of man-made fibers, they would be classified under 610832; if made of other textile materials, under 610839; if for men, under 6107; if T-shirts or vests, under 6109. Therefore, based on material and gender, the goods are correctly classified under 610831.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "Cotton Knitted Women's Pajamas" Material: Specify the fabric composition, such as 100% cotton, or the blend ratio of cotton and other fibers Weaving Method: Indicate knitted or crocheted, such as "knitted" Style: Describe the specific style of pajamas, such as nightgown, pajama set, sleep dress, etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (fill in "none" if no brand), such as "XX brand" Item Number: The product model or item number of the manufacturer or exporter Gender: Clearly indicate women's, such as "women's" Product Name: Cotton Knitted Women's Pajamas; Material: 100% cotton; Weaving Method: Knitted; Style: Pajama set; Brand: XX brand; Item Number: ABC123; Gender: Women's. Confusing knitted with woven, leading to classification under Chapter 62 instead of Chapter 61 Failure to accurately declare material composition, such as cotton blend without indicating the ratio Confusing pajamas with T-shirts or vests, incorrectly classified under 6109
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods should be specific and clear, such as "Cotton Knitted Women's Pajamas"
⚠️ Only writing "pajamas" without indicating material and knitting, or incorrectly writing "pajama set"
Material
Specify the fabric composition, such as 100% cotton, or the blend ratio of cotton and other fibers
⚠️ Failing to indicate the blend ratio, or generally writing "cotton" but actually containing man-made fibers
Weaving Method
Indicate knitted or crocheted, such as "knitted"
⚠️ Incorrectly writing "woven", leading to classification errors
Style
Describe the specific style of pajamas, such as nightgown, pajama set, sleep dress, etc.
⚠️ Not distinguishing between sleep dress and pajama pants, affecting subheading subdivision
Brand
Declare the brand name (fill in "none" if no brand), such as "XX brand"
⚠️ Brand does not match the actual product, or brand is not declared
Item Number
The product model or item number of the manufacturer or exporter
⚠️ Item number is missing or does not match the actual product
Gender
Clearly indicate women's, such as "women's"
⚠️ Gender is not indicated, or incorrectly reported as men's
Confusing knitted with woven, leading to classification under Chapter 62 instead of Chapter 61
Failure to accurately declare material composition, such as cotton blend without indicating the ratio
Confusing pajamas with T-shirts or vests, incorrectly classified under 6109
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) The goods must be women's (including girls') pajamas or pajama pants; 3) The material is cotton. Only when all the above conditions are met can they be classified under 610831. If made of man-made fibers, classify under 610832; if made of other textile materials, under 610839. If for men, under 6107. If T-shirts, vests, etc., under 6109. 610832 Man-made fiber knitted women's pajamas: Material is man-made fiber, not cotton. Classification should be based on whether the fabric composition is mainly man-made fiber 610839 Knitted women's pajamas of other textile materials: Material is textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, linen, etc. 6107 Knitted men's pajamas: Gender is men's, not women's. Distinguish by style and gender 6109 Knitted T-shirts, vests: Goods are T-shirts, vests, etc., not pajamas. Distinguish by style and use Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it pajamas or pajama pants? Is cotton the main material? Are T-shirts, vests, etc., excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be knitted or crocheted; 2) The goods must be women's (including girls') pajamas or pajama pants; 3) The material is cotton. Only when all the above conditions are met can they be classified under 610831. If made of man-made fibers, classify under 610832; if made of other textile materials, under 610839. If for men, under 6107. If T-shirts, vests, etc., under 6109.
Confused Codes：
610832 - Man-made fiber knitted women's pajamas
Material is man-made fiber, not cotton. Classification should be based on whether the fabric composition is mainly man-made fiber
610839 - Knitted women's pajamas of other textile materials
Material is textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, linen, etc.
6107 - Knitted men's pajamas
Gender is men's, not women's. Distinguish by style and gender
6109 - Knitted T-shirts, vests
Goods are T-shirts, vests, etc., not pajamas. Distinguish by style and use
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it pajamas or pajama pants?
✓ Is cotton the main material?
✓ Are T-shirts, vests, etc., excluded?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 610831? You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 610831 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest official release. Are cotton knitted women's pajamas and cotton knitted women's sleep dresses classified under the same code? Yes. 610831 covers cotton knitted women's pajamas and pajama pants, including sleep dresses, nightgowns, pajama sets, etc. However, note that if it is a T-shirt-style sleep dress, it may be classified under 6109. How are blended pajamas classified? According to HS classification rules, blended products are classified according to the main material. If cotton content is the highest, classify under 610831; if man-made fiber content is the highest, under 610832; if other fibers predominate, under 610839. Accurate composition ratios must be provided. Which code are men's cotton knitted pajamas classified under? Men's cotton knitted pajamas are classified under 610721 (cotton knitted men's pajamas). Note that 6107 is the heading for men's pajamas, and 6108 is for women's. Is the brand required for declaration? Yes. Brand is one of the declaration elements; if there is no brand, declare as "none". Brand information helps customs intellectual property protection and must be declared truthfully. If the top and pants of a pajama set are packaged separately, how should they be declared? If the set is submitted for inspection together, classify as a complete set of pajamas, still under 610831. If submitted separately, they must be classified separately, but it is usually recommended to declare as a set to avoid classification disputes. Is the classification of knitted women's pajamas affected by style? Yes. Different styles may affect subheading subdivision, such as nightgowns, pajama pants, sleep dresses, etc., all classified under 610831, but if the style resembles a T-shirt or vest, it may be classified under 6109. How to avoid classification errors for 610831? Focus on confirming: 1) knitting process; 2) women's; 3) pajama style; 4) cotton. Also refer to customs classification decisions and advance rulings, and apply for advance classification if necessary.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 610831?
A: You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 610831 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest official release.
Q: Are cotton knitted women's pajamas and cotton knitted women's sleep dresses classified under the same code?
A: Yes. 610831 covers cotton knitted women's pajamas and pajama pants, including sleep dresses, nightgowns, pajama sets, etc. However, note that if it is a T-shirt-style sleep dress, it may be classified under 6109.
Q: How are blended pajamas classified?
A: According to HS classification rules, blended products are classified according to the main material. If cotton content is the highest, classify under 610831; if man-made fiber content is the highest, under 610832; if other fibers predominate, under 610839. Accurate composition ratios must be provided.
Q: Which code are men's cotton knitted pajamas classified under?
A: Men's cotton knitted pajamas are classified under 610721 (cotton knitted men's pajamas). Note that 6107 is the heading for men's pajamas, and 6108 is for women's.
Q: Is the brand required for declaration?
A: Yes. Brand is one of the declaration elements; if there is no brand, declare as "none". Brand information helps customs intellectual property protection and must be declared truthfully.
Q: If the top and pants of a pajama set are packaged separately, how should they be declared?
A: If the set is submitted for inspection together, classify as a complete set of pajamas, still under 610831. If submitted separately, they must be classified separately, but it is usually recommended to declare as a set to avoid classification disputes.
Q: Is the classification of knitted women's pajamas affected by style?
A: Yes. Different styles may affect subheading subdivision, such as nightgowns, pajama pants, sleep dresses, etc., all classified under 610831, but if the style resembles a T-shirt or vest, it may be classified under 6109.
Q: How to avoid classification errors for 610831?
A: Focus on confirming: 1) knitting process; 2) women's; 3) pajama style; 4) cotton. Also refer to customs classification decisions and advance rulings, and apply for advance classification if necessary.
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