Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven garments. This chapter includes men's, women's and children's coats, suits, dresses, shirts, underwear, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and articles of wadding. Headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, e.g., 6203 for men's suits, 6204 for women's suits. Heading 6204 covers women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding swimwear). Garments under this heading are all woven women's garments, which may be made of cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., but knitted women's garments are classified under 6104. The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6204: women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts. Digits 5-6, 12, represent subheading 6204.12: women's or girls' suits of cotton. Among these, the 5th digit 1 indicates cotton, and the 6th digit 2 indicates suits. Therefore, 620412 specifically refers to women's or girls' woven suits of cotton. The goods are women's woven suits of cotton, which conform to the description of heading 6204, and the material is cotton, so they are classified under subheading 6204.12. If knitted, they would be classified under 6104; if of man-made fibres, under 6204.13; if men's, under 6203.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven garments. This chapter includes men's, women's and children's coats, suits, dresses, shirts, underwear, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and articles of wadding. Headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, e.g., 6203 for men's suits, 6204 for women's suits.
Heading
Heading 6204 covers women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding swimwear). Garments under this heading are all woven women's garments, which may be made of cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., but knitted women's garments are classified under 6104.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6204: women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts. Digits 5-6, 12, represent subheading 6204.12: women's or girls' suits of cotton. Among these, the 5th digit 1 indicates cotton, and the 6th digit 2 indicates suits. Therefore, 620412 specifically refers to women's or girls' woven suits of cotton.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's woven suits of cotton, which conform to the description of heading 6204, and the material is cotton, so they are classified under subheading 6204.12. If knitted, they would be classified under 6104; if of man-made fibres, under 6204.13; if men's, under 6203.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's suits of cotton". Brand type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc. Export preferential treatment status: Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country". Material: State the fabric material and composition, such as "woven, 100% cotton". Style: Describe the garment style, such as "suit (jacket + trousers)". Brand name: Fill in the specific brand name, such as "XX" brand. Article number: Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Suit composition: Describe in detail the number of pieces contained in the suit and the style of each piece, such as "one jacket, one pair of trousers". Product name: women's suits of cotton; Brand type: foreign brand; Export preferential treatment status: not applicable; Material: woven, 100% cotton; Style: suit (jacket + trousers); Brand name: ABC; Article number: 12345; Suit composition: one suit jacket, one pair of trousers. Failure to indicate "woven" may result in misclassification under the knitted chapter. Failure to indicate the cotton content in the material composition affects the determination of the subheading. Failure to list the suit composition may result in separate classification as individual jackets and trousers.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's suits of cotton".
⚠️ Writing only "women's suit" without indicating the material and style.
Brand type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand, etc.
⚠️ Confusing brand type with brand name.
Export preferential treatment status
Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country".
⚠️ Incorrectly selecting "enjoys preferential tariffs" without providing a certificate of origin.
Material
State the fabric material and composition, such as "woven, 100% cotton".
⚠️ Failing to indicate "woven", resulting in incorrect classification.
Style
Describe the garment style, such as "suit (jacket + trousers)".
⚠️ Failing to state how many pieces are included, such as writing only "jacket" or "trousers".
Brand name
Fill in the specific brand name, such as "XX" brand.
⚠️ Misspelling the brand name or inconsistency with the trademark.
Article number
Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ The article number does not match the actual goods or is left blank.
Suit composition
Describe in detail the number of pieces contained in the suit and the style of each piece, such as "one jacket, one pair of trousers".
⚠️ Failing to specify the number of pieces, leading to classification disputes.
Example： Product name: women's suits of cotton; Brand type: foreign brand; Export preferential treatment status: not applicable; Material: woven, 100% cotton; Style: suit (jacket + trousers); Brand name: ABC; Article number: 12345; Suit composition: one suit jacket, one pair of trousers.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to indicate "woven" may result in misclassification under the knitted chapter.
Failure to indicate the cotton content in the material composition affects the determination of the subheading.
Failure to list the suit composition may result in separate classification as individual jackets and trousers.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. The garment is woven (not knitted or crocheted); 2. The gender is women's; 3. The style is a suit (usually referring to a two-piece or three-piece set consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt); 4. The material is cotton. Only when all these conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 6204.12. If knitted, it is classified under 6104; if of man-made fibres, under 6204.13; if men's, under 6203. 620411 Women's or girls' suits of wool: The material is wool or fine animal hair, not cotton. 620413 Women's or girls' suits of synthetic fibres: The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc., not cotton. 620419 Women's or girls' suits of other textile materials: The material is other textile materials (such as silk, flax, etc.), not cotton, wool or man-made fibres. 610412 Women's or girls' knitted suits of cotton: Knitted or crocheted, not woven. 620312 Men's or boys' suits of cotton: The gender is men's, not women's. Is it confirmed to be woven? Is it women's? Is it a suit? Is it of cotton? Does it include a jacket and trousers/skirt?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. The garment is woven (not knitted or crocheted); 2. The gender is women's; 3. The style is a suit (usually referring to a two-piece or three-piece set consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt); 4. The material is cotton. Only when all these conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 6204.12. If knitted, it is classified under 6104; if of man-made fibres, under 6204.13; if men's, under 6203.
Confused Codes：
620411 - Women's or girls' suits of wool
The material is wool or fine animal hair, not cotton.
620413 - Women's or girls' suits of synthetic fibres
The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc., not cotton.
620419 - Women's or girls' suits of other textile materials
The material is other textile materials (such as silk, flax, etc.), not cotton, wool or man-made fibres.
610412 - Women's or girls' knitted suits of cotton
Knitted or crocheted, not woven.
620312 - Men's or boys' suits of cotton
The gender is men's, not women's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed to be woven?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it a suit?
✓ Is it of cotton?
✓ Does it include a jacket and trousers/skirt?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tariff rate for 620412? You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate and consumption tax by entering HS code 620412 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools, and selecting the country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail. How can women's suits of cotton and women's ensembles of cotton be distinguished? A suit usually refers to a jacket and trousers (or skirt) made of the same fabric and color, designed for formal occasions, with the jacket having lining, shoulder pads, etc.; an ensemble is more casual and does not require strict matching. If it cannot be distinguished, it is recommended to classify it as a suit, but style drawings and other evidence must be provided. If the jacket and trousers in a suit are made of different materials, how should it be classified? According to General Interpretative Rule 3 (b), if a suit consists of different materials and one of the materials constitutes the essential character, it is classified according to that material. However, suits usually require the upper and lower garments to be of the same material; if different, they may be classified separately. It is recommended to consult customs or a professional customs broker. What is the classification difference between 620412 and 620419? 620412 specifically refers to cotton, while 620419 refers to other textile materials (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.). If the fabric is a blend of cotton and other fibres, it shall be determined according to the main component (usually the one with the largest weight proportion); if cotton accounts for the largest proportion, it is classified under 620412. How should "suit composition" be filled in during declaration? The number of pieces contained in the suit and the style of each piece shall be listed in detail, for example, "one suit jacket, one pair of trousers", or "one jacket, one skirt". If it is a three-piece suit, indicate "one jacket, one pair of trousers, one skirt". What documents are required for exporting women's suits of cotton? Usually, an export declaration form, packing list, invoice, contract, customs declaration agency authorization letter, etc. are required. If preferential tariffs of the importing country are to be enjoyed, a certificate of origin (such as FORM A, FORM E, etc.) must be provided. The specific document requirements shall be subject to the regulations of customs and the importing country. If the suit is knitted, which code should it be classified under? Knitted or crocheted women's suits should be classified under 6104.12 (women's or girls' knitted suits of cotton). Note that 6104 is the heading for knitted women's garments, which is different from 6204 (woven women's garments). How to determine whether it is a "suit" during classification? According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, a suit means a set of garments composed of two or three pieces, in which the jacket and trousers (or skirt) must be made of the same fabric, the same color, and designed for formal occasions. Usually, the jacket has lining and shoulder pads, and the trousers have belt loops, etc.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 620412?
A: You can check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate and consumption tax by entering HS code 620412 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools, and selecting the country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail.
Q: How can women's suits of cotton and women's ensembles of cotton be distinguished?
A: A suit usually refers to a jacket and trousers (or skirt) made of the same fabric and color, designed for formal occasions, with the jacket having lining, shoulder pads, etc.; an ensemble is more casual and does not require strict matching. If it cannot be distinguished, it is recommended to classify it as a suit, but style drawings and other evidence must be provided.
Q: If the jacket and trousers in a suit are made of different materials, how should it be classified?
A: According to General Interpretative Rule 3 (b), if a suit consists of different materials and one of the materials constitutes the essential character, it is classified according to that material. However, suits usually require the upper and lower garments to be of the same material; if different, they may be classified separately. It is recommended to consult customs or a professional customs broker.
Q: What is the classification difference between 620412 and 620419?
A: 620412 specifically refers to cotton, while 620419 refers to other textile materials (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.). If the fabric is a blend of cotton and other fibres, it shall be determined according to the main component (usually the one with the largest weight proportion); if cotton accounts for the largest proportion, it is classified under 620412.
Q: How should "suit composition" be filled in during declaration?
A: The number of pieces contained in the suit and the style of each piece shall be listed in detail, for example, "one suit jacket, one pair of trousers", or "one jacket, one skirt". If it is a three-piece suit, indicate "one jacket, one pair of trousers, one skirt".
Q: What documents are required for exporting women's suits of cotton?
A: Usually, an export declaration form, packing list, invoice, contract, customs declaration agency authorization letter, etc. are required. If preferential tariffs of the importing country are to be enjoyed, a certificate of origin (such as FORM A, FORM E, etc.) must be provided. The specific document requirements shall be subject to the regulations of customs and the importing country.
Q: If the suit is knitted, which code should it be classified under?
A: Knitted or crocheted women's suits should be classified under 6104.12 (women's or girls' knitted suits of cotton). Note that 6104 is the heading for knitted women's garments, which is different from 6204 (woven women's garments).
Q: How to determine whether it is a "suit" during classification?
A: According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, a suit means a set of garments composed of two or three pieces, in which the jacket and trousers (or skirt) must be made of the same fabric, the same color, and designed for formal occasions. Usually, the jacket has lining and shoulder pads, and the trousers have belt loops, etc.
⚠️ 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.