Chapter 62 is the core chapter in HS classification for "articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted," covering all woven clothing other than knitted or crocheted. This chapter includes not only outerwear but also certain undergarments, handkerchiefs, scarves, etc. When classifying goods, key focus should be on the method of weaving (not knitted), garment type, and material. Chapter 62 and Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel) are complementary, and it is one of the chapters with the highest declaration frequency in apparel trade. Heading 6203 covers men's suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding knitted or crocheted). Under this heading, "jackets" specifically refer to outerwear, front-opening or pullover-style garments covering the upper body, excluding suit jackets (classified under 6203.1) and overcoats, raincoats, etc. (classified under 6201). 6203.31 is the subheading for men's jackets made of wool or fine animal hair. Code 620331 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 "03" represent heading 6203: men's suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted). Digits 5-6 "31" represent subheading 6203.31: men's jackets of wool or fine animal hair. Among these, "3" indicates jacket type, and "1" indicates the material is wool or fine animal hair. Note: 6203.31 refers only to jackets, excluding suit jackets (classified under 6203.11) or trousers (classified under 6203.41). This product is a men's jacket, made of wool or fine animal hair, and not knitted or crocheted, therefore classified under 6203.31. If knitted, it would be classified under 6103.31; if women's, under 6204.31; if a suit jacket, under 6203.11; if made of man-made fibers, under 6203.33. Classification requires meeting all four conditions: "men's," "jacket," "wool or fine animal hair," and "not knitted."
Chapter
Chapter 62 is the core chapter in HS classification for "articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted," covering all woven clothing other than knitted or crocheted. This chapter includes not only outerwear but also certain undergarments, handkerchiefs, scarves, etc. When classifying goods, key focus should be on the method of weaving (not knitted), garment type, and material. Chapter 62 and Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel) are complementary, and it is one of the chapters with the highest declaration frequency in apparel trade.
Heading
Heading 6203 covers men's suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding knitted or crocheted). Under this heading, "jackets" specifically refer to outerwear, front-opening or pullover-style garments covering the upper body, excluding suit jackets (classified under 6203.1) and overcoats, raincoats, etc. (classified under 6201). 6203.31 is the subheading for men's jackets made of wool or fine animal hair.
Digit Breakdown
Code 620331 has 6 digits. The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 "03" represent heading 6203: men's suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not knitted). Digits 5-6 "31" represent subheading 6203.31: men's jackets of wool or fine animal hair. Among these, "3" indicates jacket type, and "1" indicates the material is wool or fine animal hair. Note: 6203.31 refers only to jackets, excluding suit jackets (classified under 6203.11) or trousers (classified under 6203.41).
Classification Basis
This product is a men's jacket, made of wool or fine animal hair, and not knitted or crocheted, therefore classified under 6203.31. If knitted, it would be classified under 6103.31; if women's, under 6204.31; if a suit jacket, under 6203.11; if made of man-made fibers, under 6203.33. Classification requires meeting all four conditions: "men's," "jacket," "wool or fine animal hair," and "not knitted."
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared commodity should specifically be "men's wool jacket" or "men's fine animal hair jacket," avoiding the generic term "clothing." Weaving Method: Indicate whether it is knitted or crocheted; must declare "not knitted" or "woven" to distinguish from Chapter 61. Material Composition: Declare the percentage content of wool or fine animal hair in the fabric, such as "100% wool" or "70% wool 30% polyester." Style: Describe the specific style of the jacket, such as "front-opening jacket," "pullover," "blazer-style jacket," etc., to distinguish from suit jackets. Brand: Declare the brand name of the commodity (if no brand, state "no brand"), used for customs intellectual property protection. Article Number: The commodity number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, for customs verification. Gender: Clearly declare "men's" to avoid confusion with women's. Size: Declare the specific size range, such as S-XXL, for statistics and inspection. Customs declaration item:
Product Name: Men's wool woven jacket
Weaving Method: Not knitted (woven)
Material Composition: 100% wool
Style: Front-opening jacket
Brand: ABC
Article Number: MJK-2024
Gender: Men's
Size: S-XXL
HS Code: 62033100
Declaration Elements: 1. Product Name: Men's wool woven jacket; 2. Weaving Method: Not knitted; 3. Material: 100% wool; 4. Style: Front-opening jacket; 5. Brand: ABC; 6. Article Number: MJK-2024; 7. Gender: Men's; 8. Size: S-XXL. Misclassifying a knitted men's wool jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 610331. Misclassifying a suit jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 620311. Misclassifying a women's wool jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 620431. Wool content in material composition is less than 50% but not indicated, which may result in classification under other subheadings. Style description is unclear, leading to confusion with overcoats (6201).
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared commodity should specifically be "men's wool jacket" or "men's fine animal hair jacket," avoiding the generic term "clothing."
⚠️ Writing only "men's wear" or "jacket" without indicating material and style.
Weaving Method
Indicate whether it is knitted or crocheted; must declare "not knitted" or "woven" to distinguish from Chapter 61.
⚠️ Failing to declare the weaving method, resulting in incorrect classification under Chapter 61.
Material Composition
Declare the percentage content of wool or fine animal hair in the fabric, such as "100% wool" or "70% wool 30% polyester."
⚠️ Writing only "wool" without content percentage, or confusing wool with fine animal hair.
Style
Describe the specific style of the jacket, such as "front-opening jacket," "pullover," "blazer-style jacket," etc., to distinguish from suit jackets.
⚠️ Misreporting a suit jacket as an ordinary jacket.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the commodity (if no brand, state "no brand"), used for customs intellectual property protection.
⚠️ Failing to declare the brand or making false declaration.
Article Number
The commodity number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, for customs verification.
⚠️ Article number does not match the actual product or is missing.
Gender
Clearly declare "men's" to avoid confusion with women's.
⚠️ Unisex styles not clearly declared as men's.
Size
Declare the specific size range, such as S-XXL, for statistics and inspection.
Misclassifying a knitted men's wool jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 610331.
Misclassifying a suit jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 620311.
Misclassifying a women's wool jacket under 620331, when it should actually be classified under 620431.
Wool content in material composition is less than 50% but not indicated, which may result in classification under other subheadings.
Style description is unclear, leading to confusion with overcoats (6201).
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) The weaving method must be not knitted or crocheted (woven); 2) Gender is men's; 3) Garment type is jacket (not suit jacket, not overcoat, not raincoat); 4) Material is wool or fine animal hair, and typically wool or fine animal hair has the highest content. If the material is man-made fibers, classify under 620333; cotton under 620332; other textile materials under 620339. Reference should also be made to the "Explanatory Notes to the Commodity Classification of the Import and Export Tariff" definition of "jacket": front-opening or pullover, covering the upper body, not a component of a suit. 610331 Knitted or crocheted men's wool jacket: Different weaving method: 610331 is knitted or crocheted, 620331 is not knitted. The weaving process must be clearly declared. 620311 Men's suit jacket of wool or fine animal hair: 620311 is a suit jacket, usually sold as a set with matching trousers; 620331 is a standalone jacket, not a suit component. 620431 Women's jacket of wool or fine animal hair: Different gender: 620431 is women's, 620331 is men's. Determination should be based on style, size, etc. 620333 Men's jacket of man-made fibers: Different material: 620333 is man-made fibers, 620331 is wool or fine animal hair. Determined by the main component of the fabric. 620191 Men's overcoat of wool or fine animal hair: 620191 is overcoats, raincoats, etc., with greater length and warmth; 620331 is ordinary jackets, excluding overcoats. Is it confirmed to be not knitted or crocheted? Is it clearly men's? Is the main component of the fabric wool or fine animal hair? Is it a standalone jacket rather than a suit jacket? Is it not classified under heading 6201 such as overcoats, raincoats?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) The weaving method must be not knitted or crocheted (woven); 2) Gender is men's; 3) Garment type is jacket (not suit jacket, not overcoat, not raincoat); 4) Material is wool or fine animal hair, and typically wool or fine animal hair has the highest content. If the material is man-made fibers, classify under 620333; cotton under 620332; other textile materials under 620339. Reference should also be made to the "Explanatory Notes to the Commodity Classification of the Import and Export Tariff" definition of "jacket": front-opening or pullover, covering the upper body, not a component of a suit.
Confused Codes：
610331 - Knitted or crocheted men's wool jacket
Different weaving method: 610331 is knitted or crocheted, 620331 is not knitted. The weaving process must be clearly declared.
620311 - Men's suit jacket of wool or fine animal hair
620311 is a suit jacket, usually sold as a set with matching trousers; 620331 is a standalone jacket, not a suit component.
620431 - Women's jacket of wool or fine animal hair
Different gender: 620431 is women's, 620331 is men's. Determination should be based on style, size, etc.
620333 - Men's jacket of man-made fibers
Different material: 620333 is man-made fibers, 620331 is wool or fine animal hair. Determined by the main component of the fabric.
620191 - Men's overcoat of wool or fine animal hair
620191 is overcoats, raincoats, etc., with greater length and warmth; 620331 is ordinary jackets, excluding overcoats.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed to be not knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it clearly men's?
✓ Is the main component of the fabric wool or fine animal hair?
✓ Is it a standalone jacket rather than a suit jacket?
✓ Is it not classified under heading 6201 such as overcoats, raincoats?
❓ FAQ
How to check the current import tariff rate for 620331? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China." Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. Customs advance classification services can also be used for confirmation. How to distinguish wool from fine animal hair? What should be noted when declaring? Wool specifically refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, etc. When declaring, the specific type and percentage content must be indicated. If blended, classify according to the fiber with the highest content, but the combined content of wool or fine animal hair must exceed 50% to be classified under 620331. How to distinguish a men's jacket from a suit jacket? Suit jackets are usually sold as a set with matching trousers of the same material, with a formal style, classified under 620311; standalone jackets are sold separately, with diverse styles, classified under 620331. Customs will judge based on packaging, sales method, and style. If the jacket is knitted, which code should it be classified under? Knitted or crocheted men's wool jackets should be classified under 610331. The classification principles for knitted and woven are different; the weaving method must be clearly declared, otherwise it may lead to classification errors and customs clearance delays. What regulatory conditions are required for exporting goods under 620331? Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions for export, but quality and safety standards must be met. If a brand is involved, intellectual property authorization must be provided. Specific requirements can be checked in the customs regulatory conditions code table. What should be noted for cross-border e-commerce retail export of goods under 620331? Product name, material, weaving method, and other elements must be accurately declared to avoid order rejection due to classification errors. Also note personal item limits and tax exemption policies; it is recommended to use compliant cross-border e-commerce platforms for declaration. How to determine if a jacket is made of "fine animal hair"? Fine animal hair refers to the fine hair of goats, camels, alpacas, rabbits, etc. If the label says "wool," it usually refers to sheep's wool; if it says "cashmere," it is fine animal hair. Customs may require test reports. What is the difference between 620331 and 620339? 620331 is made of wool or fine animal hair; 620339 is other textile materials (excluding cotton and man-made fibers). If the fabric is blended and wool content is not predominant, it may be classified under 620339. Determination should be based on component content.
Q: How to check the current import tariff rate for 620331?
A: You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China." Tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. Customs advance classification services can also be used for confirmation.
Q: How to distinguish wool from fine animal hair? What should be noted when declaring?
A: Wool specifically refers to sheep's wool; fine animal hair includes cashmere, camel hair, rabbit hair, etc. When declaring, the specific type and percentage content must be indicated. If blended, classify according to the fiber with the highest content, but the combined content of wool or fine animal hair must exceed 50% to be classified under 620331.
Q: How to distinguish a men's jacket from a suit jacket?
A: Suit jackets are usually sold as a set with matching trousers of the same material, with a formal style, classified under 620311; standalone jackets are sold separately, with diverse styles, classified under 620331. Customs will judge based on packaging, sales method, and style.
Q: If the jacket is knitted, which code should it be classified under?
A: Knitted or crocheted men's wool jackets should be classified under 610331. The classification principles for knitted and woven are different; the weaving method must be clearly declared, otherwise it may lead to classification errors and customs clearance delays.
Q: What regulatory conditions are required for exporting goods under 620331?
A: Generally, there are no special regulatory conditions for export, but quality and safety standards must be met. If a brand is involved, intellectual property authorization must be provided. Specific requirements can be checked in the customs regulatory conditions code table.
Q: What should be noted for cross-border e-commerce retail export of goods under 620331?
A: Product name, material, weaving method, and other elements must be accurately declared to avoid order rejection due to classification errors. Also note personal item limits and tax exemption policies; it is recommended to use compliant cross-border e-commerce platforms for declaration.
Q: How to determine if a jacket is made of "fine animal hair"?
A: Fine animal hair refers to the fine hair of goats, camels, alpacas, rabbits, etc. If the label says "wool," it usually refers to sheep's wool; if it says "cashmere," it is fine animal hair. Customs may require test reports.
Q: What is the difference between 620331 and 620339?
A: 620331 is made of wool or fine animal hair; 620339 is other textile materials (excluding cotton and man-made fibers). If the fabric is blended and wool content is not predominant, it may be classified under 620339. Determination should be based on component content.
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