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, shirts, skirts, trousers, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, leather garments, etc. Chapter 62 is further subdivided by garment type and gender, and is the core chapter for customs classification of woven garments. Heading 6204 specifically covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). This heading is further subdivided by specific garment type and textile material. Women's suits are an important category therein, referring to a set consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric. First 2 digits 62: indicates Chapter 62, i.e., garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04: indicates heading 6204, specifically women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 6204.19, i.e., women's or girls' suits of other textile materials. Among these, 6204.1 is women's or girls' suits, and 6204.19 further limits the material to other textile materials (i.e., textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, artificial fibres, and other specifically named materials). The goods are women's suits, made of woven fabric, and the material is not among the specifically named materials such as wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres, and therefore are classified under 6204.19. If the material were wool or fine animal hair, they would be classified under 6204.11; if synthetic fibres, under 6204.12; if cotton, under 6204.13; if artificial fibres, under 6204.14.
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, shirts, skirts, trousers, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, leather garments, etc. Chapter 62 is further subdivided by garment type and gender, and is the core chapter for customs classification of woven garments.
Heading
Heading 6204 specifically covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). This heading is further subdivided by specific garment type and textile material. Women's suits are an important category therein, referring to a set consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 62: indicates Chapter 62, i.e., garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04: indicates heading 6204, specifically women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 6204.19, i.e., women's or girls' suits of other textile materials. Among these, 6204.1 is women's or girls' suits, and 6204.19 further limits the material to other textile materials (i.e., textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, artificial fibres, and other specifically named materials).
Classification Basis
The goods are women's suits, made of woven fabric, and the material is not among the specifically named materials such as wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres, and therefore are classified under 6204.19. If the material were wool or fine animal hair, they would be classified under 6204.11; if synthetic fibres, under 6204.12; if cotton, under 6204.13; if artificial fibres, under 6204.14.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign-language name of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as "Women's suit (woven)". Brand Type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), etc. Export Preference Status: According to the actual trade situation, choose "export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country" or "do not enjoy". Weaving Method: State whether the fabric is woven or knitted; this code applies only to woven. Type: Specific garment type, such as suit, ensemble, etc. Category: Men's or women's; this code is for women's. Composition Content: Types and percentages of textile materials, such as "55% linen, 45% viscose". Brand: Fill in the brand name (Chinese or foreign); if no brand, fill in "none". Product Name: Women's suit (woven); Brand Type: Foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: Do not enjoy; Weaving Method: Woven; Type: Suit; Category: Women's; Composition Content: 55% linen, 45% viscose; Brand: ABC. Ignoring the weaving method and misclassifying knitted women's suits under 6204. The composition content is not declared specifically, without listing the percentage of each textile material. Misdeclaring women's as men's, resulting in classification under 6203.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign-language name of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as "Women's suit (woven)".
⚠️ Writing only "women's set" without indicating "suit" or "woven".
Brand Type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), etc.
⚠️ Confusing brand type with brand name, or omitting it.
Export Preference Status
According to the actual trade situation, choose "export goods enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country" or "do not enjoy".
⚠️ Incorrectly selecting the preference status, resulting in incorrect tariff treatment.
Weaving Method
State whether the fabric is woven or knitted; this code applies only to woven.
⚠️ Misdeclaring knitted women's suits as woven.
Type
Specific garment type, such as suit, ensemble, etc.
⚠️ Confusing suits with ensembles.
Category
Men's or women's; this code is for women's.
⚠️ Misdeclaring as men's, classified under 6203.
Composition Content
Types and percentages of textile materials, such as "55% linen, 45% viscose".
⚠️ Writing only "other textile materials" without specifying the specific composition.
Brand
Fill in the brand name (Chinese or foreign); if no brand, fill in "none".
Ignoring the weaving method and misclassifying knitted women's suits under 6204.
The composition content is not declared specifically, without listing the percentage of each textile material.
Misdeclaring women's as men's, resulting in classification under 6203.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1. The garment is woven (not knitted or crocheted); 2. The gender is women's; 3. The garment type is a suit (consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric); 4. The textile material is not among the specifically named materials such as wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres. Only when all the above conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 6204.19. If the material is a specifically named material, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. 620411 Women's suits of wool or fine animal hair: The material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 620419 is for other textile materials. 620412 Women's suits of synthetic fibres: The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc. 620413 Women's suits of cotton: The material is cotton, including pure cotton or cotton blends (with cotton as the main component). 620414 Women's suits of artificial fibres: The material is artificial fibres, such as viscose, acetate, etc. 620429 Women's ensembles of other textile materials: The garment type is an ensemble, not a suit, usually referring to a set worn on informal occasions. Is it woven fabric? Is it women's clothing? Is it a suit (jacket + trousers/skirt)? Is the textile material not wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres? Has the composition content been accurately declared?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1. The garment is woven (not knitted or crocheted); 2. The gender is women's; 3. The garment type is a suit (consisting of a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric); 4. The textile material is not among the specifically named materials such as wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres. Only when all the above conditions are met simultaneously is it classified under 6204.19. If the material is a specifically named material, it is classified under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes：
620411 - Women's suits of wool or fine animal hair
The material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 620419 is for other textile materials.
620412 - Women's suits of synthetic fibres
The material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc.
620413 - Women's suits of cotton
The material is cotton, including pure cotton or cotton blends (with cotton as the main component).
620414 - Women's suits of artificial fibres
The material is artificial fibres, such as viscose, acetate, etc.
620429 - Women's ensembles of other textile materials
The garment type is an ensemble, not a suit, usually referring to a set worn on informal occasions.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it woven fabric?
✓ Is it women's clothing?
✓ Is it a suit (jacket + trousers/skirt)?
✓ Is the textile material not wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres?
✓ Has the composition content been accurately declared?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether the material of a women's suit is "other textile materials"? First check the composition content on the garment label. If the main material is wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres, it is not "other textile materials". If it is linen, ramie, silk, viscose (a type of artificial fibre), etc., note: viscose belongs to artificial fibres and should be classified under 6204.14; while linen, ramie, etc. are classified under 6204.19. If it is a blend, classify according to the main component (the one with the greatest weight). Which HS code should knitted women's suits be classified under? Knitted women's suits should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically headings such as 6112 or 6114, not 6204. This is because 6204 applies only to woven garments. If knitted, it needs to be further subdivided according to the material. How to distinguish between women's suits and women's ensembles? A suit usually refers to a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric, with the jacket in suit style, suitable for formal occasions. An ensemble refers to a set worn on informal occasions, with a more casual style. In HS classification, suits are classified under 6204.1, and ensembles under 6204.2. How should the composition content be filled in during declaration? Fill in the names and percentages of all textile materials, arranged from largest to smallest by weight. For example, "55% linen, 45% viscose". If non-textile materials (such as buttons, zippers) are included, they may not be declared. The composition content is the key to determining which subheading to classify under. If the fabric of a women's suit is a blend, how to determine the subheading? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended materials should be classified according to the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, for 55% linen and 45% viscose, since linen has the greatest weight and linen is not a specifically named material, it is classified under 6204.19. If viscose has the greatest weight, it is classified under 6204.14. What is the export tax rebate rate for 6204.19? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to check the latest rebate rate through the official website of the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Usually, the rebate rate for textiles and clothing is around 13%, but the actual rate shall prevail. How to fill in the brand type during customs declaration? Brand types include: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestically acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Choose according to the actual trade situation. If it is OEM production, choose "foreign brand (OEM production)". If the fabric of a women's suit is 100% linen, is it classified under 6204.19? Yes. Linen belongs to other textile materials, so a 100% linen women's suit should be classified under 6204.19. However, it is necessary to confirm that the garment is woven and is a suit.
Q: How to determine whether the material of a women's suit is "other textile materials"?
A: First check the composition content on the garment label. If the main material is wool, fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, cotton, or artificial fibres, it is not "other textile materials". If it is linen, ramie, silk, viscose (a type of artificial fibre), etc., note: viscose belongs to artificial fibres and should be classified under 6204.14; while linen, ramie, etc. are classified under 6204.19. If it is a blend, classify according to the main component (the one with the greatest weight).
Q: Which HS code should knitted women's suits be classified under?
A: Knitted women's suits should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically headings such as 6112 or 6114, not 6204. This is because 6204 applies only to woven garments. If knitted, it needs to be further subdivided according to the material.
Q: How to distinguish between women's suits and women's ensembles?
A: A suit usually refers to a jacket and trousers or skirt made of the same fabric, with the jacket in suit style, suitable for formal occasions. An ensemble refers to a set worn on informal occasions, with a more casual style. In HS classification, suits are classified under 6204.1, and ensembles under 6204.2.
Q: How should the composition content be filled in during declaration?
A: Fill in the names and percentages of all textile materials, arranged from largest to smallest by weight. For example, "55% linen, 45% viscose". If non-textile materials (such as buttons, zippers) are included, they may not be declared. The composition content is the key to determining which subheading to classify under.
Q: If the fabric of a women's suit is a blend, how to determine the subheading?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the HS, blended materials should be classified according to the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, for 55% linen and 45% viscose, since linen has the greatest weight and linen is not a specifically named material, it is classified under 6204.19. If viscose has the greatest weight, it is classified under 6204.14.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 6204.19?
A: The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted according to national policies. It is recommended to check the latest rebate rate through the official website of the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Usually, the rebate rate for textiles and clothing is around 13%, but the actual rate shall prevail.
Q: How to fill in the brand type during customs declaration?
A: Brand types include: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestically acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Choose according to the actual trade situation. If it is OEM production, choose "foreign brand (OEM production)".
Q: If the fabric of a women's suit is 100% linen, is it classified under 6204.19?
A: Yes. Linen belongs to other textile materials, so a 100% linen women's suit should be classified under 6204.19. However, it is necessary to confirm that the garment is woven and is a suit.
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