Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, including men's, women's and children's coats, suits, shirts, dresses, etc. Goods in this chapter are usually made of woven fabrics, such as wool, cotton, man-made fibers, etc. It is distinguished from Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments); Chapter 62 garments are generally produced through cutting, sewing and other processes, have a more formal and crisp appearance, and are suitable for formal categories such as suits and overcoats. Heading 6203 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, shorts, etc. Among these, suits refer to a combination of a jacket and trousers (or waistcoat) made of the same fabric, used for formal or business occasions. This heading is further subdivided according to fabric material (such as wool, cotton, synthetic fibers); 6203.11 is men's suits made of wool or fine animal hair. The first 2 digits 62: indicates Chapter 62, namely garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 03: indicates heading 6203, covering men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, etc. The 5th-6th digits 11: indicates subheading 6203.11, specifically men's suits made of wool or fine animal hair. Among these, "wool or fine animal hair" includes sheep's wool, cashmere, camel hair, etc., but it should be noted that the wool content usually needs to reach a certain proportion (such as wool by weight >= 23%), subject to the chapter notes and subheading notes. This product is a men's suit, made of wool or fine animal hair, not knitted, and therefore is classified under 6203.11. If it were knitted, it would be classified under 6103; if the fabric were synthetic fibers, it would be classified under 6203.12; if it were cotton, it would be classified under 6203.19. In addition, if it were women's, it would be classified under 6204. Therefore, the material (wool), gender (men's), and category (suit) jointly determine this code.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, including men's, women's and children's coats, suits, shirts, dresses, etc. Goods in this chapter are usually made of woven fabrics, such as wool, cotton, man-made fibers, etc. It is distinguished from Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments); Chapter 62 garments are generally produced through cutting, sewing and other processes, have a more formal and crisp appearance, and are suitable for formal categories such as suits and overcoats.
Heading
Heading 6203 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, shorts, etc. Among these, suits refer to a combination of a jacket and trousers (or waistcoat) made of the same fabric, used for formal or business occasions. This heading is further subdivided according to fabric material (such as wool, cotton, synthetic fibers); 6203.11 is men's suits made of wool or fine animal hair.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 62: indicates Chapter 62, namely garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 03: indicates heading 6203, covering men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, trousers, etc. The 5th-6th digits 11: indicates subheading 6203.11, specifically men's suits made of wool or fine animal hair. Among these, "wool or fine animal hair" includes sheep's wool, cashmere, camel hair, etc., but it should be noted that the wool content usually needs to reach a certain proportion (such as wool by weight >= 23%), subject to the chapter notes and subheading notes.
Classification Basis
This product is a men's suit, made of wool or fine animal hair, not knitted, and therefore is classified under 6203.11. If it were knitted, it would be classified under 6103; if the fabric were synthetic fibers, it would be classified under 6203.12; if it were cotton, it would be classified under 6203.19. In addition, if it were women's, it would be classified under 6204. Therefore, the material (wool), gender (men's), and category (suit) jointly determine this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "men's wool suit", which must be consistent with the code description. Brand type: Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded"; it must be consistent with the actual goods. Fabric composition: List the fabric material and content in detail, such as "100% wool" or "80% wool 20% polyester". Weaving method: Indicate "woven" or "knitted"; this code is woven. Style: Describe the specific style of the suit, such as "two-piece set (jacket + trousers)". Gender: Fill in "men's" or "boys'"; this code is men's. Article number: Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's commodity article number for easy identification. Product name: men's wool suit; Brand type: unbranded; Fabric composition: 100% wool; Weaving method: woven; Style: two-piece set (jacket + trousers); Gender: men's; Article number: MS2024-01. Remarks: the jacket is single-breasted, and the trousers are straight-leg. The fabric composition does not indicate the wool content percentage, making it impossible to determine whether it is classified under 6203.11. Reporting woven as knitted, incorrectly classifying it under 6103. Not indicating "suit", which may result in separate classification under jacket or trousers codes. The brand type is filled in irregularly, such as writing "none" instead of "unbranded".
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "men's wool suit", which must be consistent with the code description.
⚠️ Misreporting it as "men's suit" without indicating suit or material.
Brand type
Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded"; it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or filling it in incompletely.
Fabric composition
List the fabric material and content in detail, such as "100% wool" or "80% wool 20% polyester".
⚠️ Writing only "wool" without providing the percentage.
Weaving method
Indicate "woven" or "knitted"; this code is woven.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in "knitted", resulting in classification error.
Style
Describe the specific style of the suit, such as "two-piece set (jacket + trousers)".
⚠️ Not stating whether trousers or a waistcoat are included.
Gender
Fill in "men's" or "boys'"; this code is men's.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in "women's" or "unisex".
Article number
Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's commodity article number for easy identification.
⚠️ The article number does not match the actual goods or is missing.
Example： Product name: men's wool suit; Brand type: unbranded; Fabric composition: 100% wool; Weaving method: woven; Style: two-piece set (jacket + trousers); Gender: men's; Article number: MS2024-01. Remarks: the jacket is single-breasted, and the trousers are straight-leg.
Common Mistakes：
The fabric composition does not indicate the wool content percentage, making it impossible to determine whether it is classified under 6203.11.
Reporting woven as knitted, incorrectly classifying it under 6103.
Not indicating "suit", which may result in separate classification under jacket or trousers codes.
The brand type is filled in irregularly, such as writing "none" instead of "unbranded".
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) the product is men's clothing; 2) it is made of wool or fine animal hair, and the wool content usually needs to meet the subheading note requirements (such as >= 23%); 3) it is a suit, namely a jacket and trousers made of the same fabric and sold as a set; 4) it is not knitted or crocheted. At the same time, reference should be made to Chapter 62 chapter notes, subheading notes and customs classification decisions. If the jacket and trousers in the set are made of different fabrics, they must be classified separately. 6203.12 Men's suits of synthetic fibers: The fabric is synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon), rather than wool or fine animal hair. 6203.19 Men's suits of other textile materials: The fabric is cotton, linen, silk or other textile materials that are neither wool nor synthetic fibers. 6103.11 Men's knitted suits of wool: The weaving method is knitted or crocheted, rather than woven. 6204.11 Women's suits of wool: The gender is women's, rather than men's. Is it men's or boys' clothing? Is the fabric wool or fine animal hair? Does the wool content meet the subheading note requirements? Is it woven rather than knitted? Are the jacket and trousers sold as a set and made of the same fabric?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) the product is men's clothing; 2) it is made of wool or fine animal hair, and the wool content usually needs to meet the subheading note requirements (such as >= 23%); 3) it is a suit, namely a jacket and trousers made of the same fabric and sold as a set; 4) it is not knitted or crocheted. At the same time, reference should be made to Chapter 62 chapter notes, subheading notes and customs classification decisions. If the jacket and trousers in the set are made of different fabrics, they must be classified separately.
Confused Codes：
6203.12 - Men's suits of synthetic fibers
The fabric is synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon), rather than wool or fine animal hair.
6203.19 - Men's suits of other textile materials
The fabric is cotton, linen, silk or other textile materials that are neither wool nor synthetic fibers.
6103.11 - Men's knitted suits of wool
The weaving method is knitted or crocheted, rather than woven.
6204.11 - Women's suits of wool
The gender is women's, rather than men's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it men's or boys' clothing?
✓ Is the fabric wool or fine animal hair?
✓ Does the wool content meet the subheading note requirements?
✓ Is it woven rather than knitted?
✓ Are the jacket and trousers sold as a set and made of the same fabric?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tax rate for 620311? You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax and consumption tax by entering HS code 620311 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional query tools. Note that tax rates may vary due to trade agreements and country of origin, such as MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. Which code should a wool suit with wool content below 23% be classified under? If the wool or fine animal hair content is lower than the proportion required by the subheading notes (usually 23%), it cannot be classified under 6203.11 and should be classified according to the main fabric component under 6203.12 (synthetic fibers) or 6203.19 (other textile materials). The specific proportion should refer to the chapter notes and subheading notes. What is the difference in classification between men's suits and ensembles? Suits usually refer to a jacket and trousers made of the same fabric, used for formal occasions, and are classified under 6203.11, etc.; ensembles refer to informal sets, such as sportswear, and may be classified under other headings. The two differ in style, fabric and use, and should be judged according to the actual goods. If the suit jacket and trousers are made of different fabrics, how should they be classified? If the jacket and trousers are made of different fabrics, they are not regarded as a suit and should be classified separately. The jacket should be classified as a men's jacket under 6203.31, etc., and the trousers as men's trousers under 6203.41, etc., depending on the material and style. What declaration elements are required for importing wool suits? Usually, product name, brand type, fabric composition, weaving method, style, gender, article number, etc. are required. In addition, trade documents such as certificate of origin, packing list and invoice may be required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements. What are the differences in customs supervision conditions between 620311 and 620312? The supervision conditions for the two may differ due to different materials, such as those involving animal and plant quarantine, textile labeling, etc. For details, consult the customs supervision conditions table or a professional customs broker. Which HS code applies to cross-border e-commerce retail exports of wool suits? 620311 also applies, but cross-border e-commerce retail exports may be eligible for simplified declaration, and attention should be paid to manifest declaration requirements. For export tax rebates, it is necessary to confirm whether the goods are in the tax rebate catalog.
Q: How can I check the import tax rate for 620311?
A: You can check the latest import tariff, value-added tax and consumption tax by entering HS code 620311 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or professional query tools. Note that tax rates may vary due to trade agreements and country of origin, such as MFN rates, agreement rates, etc.
Q: Which code should a wool suit with wool content below 23% be classified under?
A: If the wool or fine animal hair content is lower than the proportion required by the subheading notes (usually 23%), it cannot be classified under 6203.11 and should be classified according to the main fabric component under 6203.12 (synthetic fibers) or 6203.19 (other textile materials). The specific proportion should refer to the chapter notes and subheading notes.
Q: What is the difference in classification between men's suits and ensembles?
A: Suits usually refer to a jacket and trousers made of the same fabric, used for formal occasions, and are classified under 6203.11, etc.; ensembles refer to informal sets, such as sportswear, and may be classified under other headings. The two differ in style, fabric and use, and should be judged according to the actual goods.
Q: If the suit jacket and trousers are made of different fabrics, how should they be classified?
A: If the jacket and trousers are made of different fabrics, they are not regarded as a suit and should be classified separately. The jacket should be classified as a men's jacket under 6203.31, etc., and the trousers as men's trousers under 6203.41, etc., depending on the material and style.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing wool suits?
A: Usually, product name, brand type, fabric composition, weaving method, style, gender, article number, etc. are required. In addition, trade documents such as certificate of origin, packing list and invoice may be required. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements.
Q: What are the differences in customs supervision conditions between 620311 and 620312?
A: The supervision conditions for the two may differ due to different materials, such as those involving animal and plant quarantine, textile labeling, etc. For details, consult the customs supervision conditions table or a professional customs broker.
Q: Which HS code applies to cross-border e-commerce retail exports of wool suits?
A: 620311 also applies, but cross-border e-commerce retail exports may be eligible for simplified declaration, and attention should be paid to manifest declaration requirements. For export tax rebates, it is necessary to confirm whether the goods are in the tax rebate catalog.
⚠️ 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.