Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of knitted outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, 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 contains 14 headings, from 6101 to 6114, divided by garment type and wearing purpose. Heading 6108 covers knitted or crocheted women's or girls' nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar indoor garments, including long nightdresses, short nightdresses, pajama bottoms, nightgowns, etc. Garments under this heading are generally worn for sleeping at home or indoor leisure; whether or not they are put up in sets is not distinguished, but they must possess the essential characteristics of sleepwear-type garments. The first 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, i.e., knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 08: indicates heading 6108, specifically knitted or crocheted women's or girls' nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits 39: indicates subheading 610839, i.e., knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of other textile materials. Among these, the 5th digit 3 represents "of other textile materials," and the 6th digit 9 is the specific subheading sequence number. The overall code 610839 refers to knitted women's or girls' nightdresses made of other textile materials (such as materials other than cotton or man-made fibers). The goods are knitted women's nightdresses, made of other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers), and are therefore classified under 610839 rather than 610831 (of cotton) or 610832 (of man-made fibers). At the same time, because they are knitted rather than woven, they are not classified under 6208. If they were men's or boys' nightdresses, they would be classified under 6107.
Chapter
Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories, including various types of knitted outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, 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 contains 14 headings, from 6101 to 6114, divided by garment type and wearing purpose.
Heading
Heading 6108 covers knitted or crocheted women's or girls' nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar indoor garments, including long nightdresses, short nightdresses, pajama bottoms, nightgowns, etc. Garments under this heading are generally worn for sleeping at home or indoor leisure; whether or not they are put up in sets is not distinguished, but they must possess the essential characteristics of sleepwear-type garments.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 61: indicates Chapter 61, i.e., knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 08: indicates heading 6108, specifically knitted or crocheted women's or girls' nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits 39: indicates subheading 610839, i.e., knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of other textile materials. Among these, the 5th digit 3 represents "of other textile materials," and the 6th digit 9 is the specific subheading sequence number. The overall code 610839 refers to knitted women's or girls' nightdresses made of other textile materials (such as materials other than cotton or man-made fibers).
Classification Basis
The goods are knitted women's nightdresses, made of other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers), and are therefore classified under 610839 rather than 610831 (of cotton) or 610832 (of man-made fibers). At the same time, because they are knitted rather than woven, they are not classified under 6208. If they were men's or boys' nightdresses, they would be classified under 6107.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Should be declared as "knitted women's nightdresses"; if it is a set, indicate "pajama set," and avoid vague names such as "loungewear." Material: The fiber composition and content must be specifically declared, such as "100% modal" or "55% bamboo fiber 45% cotton"; it is not acceptable to write only "other textile materials." Weaving Method: Must be declared as "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish it from woven garments. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "unbranded"); brand affects price and customs protection of intellectual property rights. Style: Declare the specific style, such as "two-piece," "one-piece," or "camisole style," and indicate whether it is a set. Article Number: Declare the manufacturer's or seller's article number to facilitate customs verification and subsequent traceability. Size: Declare the size range, such as "S-XXL," indicating adult women's apparel. Product Name: Knitted women's pajama set; Material: 60% bamboo fiber 40% cotton; Weaving Method: Knitted; Brand: Unbranded; Style: Two-piece, top + trousers; Article Number: PAJ-2024-01; Size: S-XL. Note: These goods are knitted women's nightdresses, neither cotton nor man-made fibers, classified under HS code 610839. Misunderstanding "other textile materials" as "other materials"; it actually refers to textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, wool, linen, bamboo fiber, etc. Confusing knitted with woven; woven women's nightdresses should be classified under 6208, not 6108. A pajama set in retail packaging may be classified as a set, but if packaged separately, the items are classified separately; attention must be paid to the packaging state.
Product Name
Should be declared as "knitted women's nightdresses"; if it is a set, indicate "pajama set," and avoid vague names such as "loungewear."
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as "knitted women's underwear" or "knitted women's T-shirt," resulting in classification errors.
Material
The fiber composition and content must be specifically declared, such as "100% modal" or "55% bamboo fiber 45% cotton"; it is not acceptable to write only "other textile materials."
⚠️ Vaguely declaring as "of man-made fibers" when it is actually blended, resulting in an incorrect subheading.
Weaving Method
Must be declared as "knitted" or "crocheted" to distinguish it from woven garments.
⚠️ Failing to declare the weaving method, resulting in default classification under a woven code.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "unbranded"); brand affects price and customs protection of intellectual property rights.
⚠️ False or omitted brand declaration, leading to infringement risks.
Style
Declare the specific style, such as "two-piece," "one-piece," or "camisole style," and indicate whether it is a set.
⚠️ Failure to indicate whether it is a set, affecting classification (a pajama set may be classified as a set).
Article Number
Declare the manufacturer's or seller's article number to facilitate customs verification and subsequent traceability.
⚠️ Missing article number or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Size
Declare the size range, such as "S-XXL," indicating adult women's apparel.
⚠️ Failure to declare size, making it impossible to determine whether it is women's adult apparel.
Example： Product Name: Knitted women's pajama set; Material: 60% bamboo fiber 40% cotton; Weaving Method: Knitted; Brand: Unbranded; Style: Two-piece, top + trousers; Article Number: PAJ-2024-01; Size: S-XL. Note: These goods are knitted women's nightdresses, neither cotton nor man-made fibers, classified under HS code 610839.
Common Mistakes：
Misunderstanding "other textile materials" as "other materials"; it actually refers to textile materials other than cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, wool, linen, bamboo fiber, etc.
Confusing knitted with woven; woven women's nightdresses should be classified under 6208, not 6108.
A pajama set in retail packaging may be classified as a set, but if packaged separately, the items are classified separately; attention must be paid to the packaging state.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) knitted or crocheted; 2) women's or girls'; 3) sleepwear-type garments; 4) material is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers). None of these four elements can be missing. If the material is cotton, classify under 610831; if man-made fibers, under 610832. If men's or boys', classify under 6107. If woven, classify under 6208. At the same time, note that sleepwear must have obvious characteristics of being worn for sleeping, such as loose fit, softness, collarless or simple collar style, rather than everyday outerwear. 610831 Knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of cotton: The material is cotton, whereas 610839 is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers). If cotton content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified under 610831. 610832 Knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of man-made fibers: The material is man-made fibers, whereas 610839 is other textile materials. If man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified under 610832. 610892 Knitted women's or girls' bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles of other textile materials: 610892 covers bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar indoor garments, whereas 610839 specifically refers to nightdresses. If the garment is a bathrobe, classify under 610892. 620839 Woven women's or girls' nightdresses of other textile materials: The weaving method is woven, whereas 610839 is knitted. If woven, classify under 620839. 610719 Knitted men's or boys' nightdresses of other textile materials: The gender is men's or boys', whereas 610839 is women's or girls'. If men's or boys', classify under 610719. Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it women's or girls' apparel? Does it have the characteristics of sleepwear? Is the material other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers)? Is it not men's or boys', not a bathrobe, and not woven?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) knitted or crocheted; 2) women's or girls'; 3) sleepwear-type garments; 4) material is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers). None of these four elements can be missing. If the material is cotton, classify under 610831; if man-made fibers, under 610832. If men's or boys', classify under 6107. If woven, classify under 6208. At the same time, note that sleepwear must have obvious characteristics of being worn for sleeping, such as loose fit, softness, collarless or simple collar style, rather than everyday outerwear.
Confused Codes：
610831 - Knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of cotton
The material is cotton, whereas 610839 is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers). If cotton content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified under 610831.
610832 - Knitted women's or girls' nightdresses of man-made fibers
The material is man-made fibers, whereas 610839 is other textile materials. If man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified under 610832.
610892 - Knitted women's or girls' bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles of other textile materials
610892 covers bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar indoor garments, whereas 610839 specifically refers to nightdresses. If the garment is a bathrobe, classify under 610892.
620839 - Woven women's or girls' nightdresses of other textile materials
The weaving method is woven, whereas 610839 is knitted. If woven, classify under 620839.
610719 - Knitted men's or boys' nightdresses of other textile materials
The gender is men's or boys', whereas 610839 is women's or girls'. If men's or boys', classify under 610719.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's or girls' apparel?
✓ Does it have the characteristics of sleepwear?
✓ Is the material other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers)?
✓ Is it not men's or boys', not a bathrobe, and not woven?
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether the sleepwear material is "other textile materials"? "Other textile materials" refers to textile materials other than cotton and chemical fibers, such as silk, wool, linen, bamboo fiber, modal, etc. If the cotton or man-made fiber content in the fabric exceeds 50%, classification is usually based on the predominant material; if it is a blend and neither cotton nor man-made fibers exceed 50%, it is classified as other textile materials. It is recommended to provide a composition test report. Are knitted women's pajama sets and single-piece sleepwear classified the same way? If the set is in retail packaging and the top and bottom are matched, it is usually classified as a whole set and still under 610839. If a single top or trousers are packaged and sold separately, they are classified separately; the top may be classified under other subheadings of 6108, and the trousers under 6108 or 6104, etc. This must be determined according to the actual state presented for customs inspection. Under which code should bamboo fiber sleepwear be classified? Bamboo fiber belongs to other textile materials. If it is knitted women's sleepwear and the bamboo fiber content exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 610839. If bamboo fiber is blended with cotton and the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 610831. The determination must be based on the actual composition content. How can sleepwear and loungewear be distinguished? Sleepwear generally refers to garments worn while sleeping, characterized by loose fit, softness, collarless or simple collar styles; loungewear has a broader scope and may include indoor casual wear. If the garment design is clearly for sleeping, classify under 6108; if it is for everyday home outerwear, it may be classified under other headings. It is recommended to make a comprehensive judgment based on style, fabric, and use. In the declaration elements for knitted women's sleepwear, is the brand mandatory? Yes, the brand is a required element for customs declaration. If there is no brand, declare "unbranded"; if there is a brand, declare the brand name. Brand information helps customs carry out intellectual property protection and statistics. If the brand is falsely declared, administrative penalties may be imposed. If the sleepwear fabric is a cotton and man-made fiber blend, how is the subheading determined? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended fabrics are classified according to the predominant material. If cotton content is the highest and exceeds 50%, classify under 610831; if man-made fiber content is the highest and exceeds 50%, classify under 610832; if neither exceeds 50%, classify as other textile materials, i.e., 610839. Accurate percentage composition must be provided. How can the import tariff rate for knitted women's sleepwear be checked? Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement, and annual adjustments. It is recommended to obtain the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. At the same time, attention may be paid to preferential rates under free trade agreements, such as RCEP. When exporting knitted women's sleepwear to the EU, is the HS code the same? The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international system, and 610839 is the same. However, the EU may have further subdivisions in the later digits and requires compliance with EU textile labeling regulations. It is recommended to check the EU TARIC database to confirm the specific code and regulatory conditions.
Q: How can it be determined whether the sleepwear material is "other textile materials"?
A: "Other textile materials" refers to textile materials other than cotton and chemical fibers, such as silk, wool, linen, bamboo fiber, modal, etc. If the cotton or man-made fiber content in the fabric exceeds 50%, classification is usually based on the predominant material; if it is a blend and neither cotton nor man-made fibers exceed 50%, it is classified as other textile materials. It is recommended to provide a composition test report.
Q: Are knitted women's pajama sets and single-piece sleepwear classified the same way?
A: If the set is in retail packaging and the top and bottom are matched, it is usually classified as a whole set and still under 610839. If a single top or trousers are packaged and sold separately, they are classified separately; the top may be classified under other subheadings of 6108, and the trousers under 6108 or 6104, etc. This must be determined according to the actual state presented for customs inspection.
Q: Under which code should bamboo fiber sleepwear be classified?
A: Bamboo fiber belongs to other textile materials. If it is knitted women's sleepwear and the bamboo fiber content exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 610839. If bamboo fiber is blended with cotton and the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 610831. The determination must be based on the actual composition content.
Q: How can sleepwear and loungewear be distinguished?
A: Sleepwear generally refers to garments worn while sleeping, characterized by loose fit, softness, collarless or simple collar styles; loungewear has a broader scope and may include indoor casual wear. If the garment design is clearly for sleeping, classify under 6108; if it is for everyday home outerwear, it may be classified under other headings. It is recommended to make a comprehensive judgment based on style, fabric, and use.
Q: In the declaration elements for knitted women's sleepwear, is the brand mandatory?
A: Yes, the brand is a required element for customs declaration. If there is no brand, declare "unbranded"; if there is a brand, declare the brand name. Brand information helps customs carry out intellectual property protection and statistics. If the brand is falsely declared, administrative penalties may be imposed.
Q: If the sleepwear fabric is a cotton and man-made fiber blend, how is the subheading determined?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended fabrics are classified according to the predominant material. If cotton content is the highest and exceeds 50%, classify under 610831; if man-made fiber content is the highest and exceeds 50%, classify under 610832; if neither exceeds 50%, classify as other textile materials, i.e., 610839. Accurate percentage composition must be provided.
Q: How can the import tariff rate for knitted women's sleepwear be checked?
A: Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreement, and annual adjustments. It is recommended to obtain the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff query tools. At the same time, attention may be paid to preferential rates under free trade agreements, such as RCEP.
Q: When exporting knitted women's sleepwear to the EU, is the HS code the same?
A: The first 6 digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international system, and 610839 is the same. However, the EU may have further subdivisions in the later digits and requires compliance with EU textile labeling regulations. It is recommended to check the EU TARIC database to confirm the specific code and regulatory conditions.
⚠️ 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.