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) and medical or hygiene articles. The heading range is from 6201 to 6217, subdivided by garment type and gender. Heading 6204 specifically covers women's garments (not knitted), including suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, etc. Under this heading, it is further subdivided by specific garment type and material, such as 6204.1 for suits, 6204.2 for ensembles, 6204.3 for jackets, 6204.4 for dresses, 6204.5 for skirts, 6204.6 for trousers, 6204.7 for shirts and blouses. The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 04 represent heading 6204: women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, etc. The 5th-6th digits 39 represent subheading 6204.39: women's blouses of other textile materials. Among them, the 5th digit 3 indicates shirts and blouses category, and the 6th digit 9 indicates other textile materials (i.e., materials not listed in 6204.31 to 6204.38, such as silk, hemp, regenerated fibers, etc.). This product is a women's blouse, not knitted, and the material is not cotton (6204.32), synthetic fibers (6204.33), artificial fibers (6204.34) or other specifically named materials, therefore it is classified under 6204.39. If it were knitted, it would be classified under Chapter 61; if it were men's, it would be classified under 6205; if it were a T-shirt, etc., it might be classified under 6109 or 6205.
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) and medical or hygiene articles. The heading range is from 6201 to 6217, subdivided by garment type and gender.
Heading
Heading 6204 specifically covers women's garments (not knitted), including suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, etc. Under this heading, it is further subdivided by specific garment type and material, such as 6204.1 for suits, 6204.2 for ensembles, 6204.3 for jackets, 6204.4 for dresses, 6204.5 for skirts, 6204.6 for trousers, 6204.7 for shirts and blouses.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits 04 represent heading 6204: women's suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, etc. The 5th-6th digits 39 represent subheading 6204.39: women's blouses of other textile materials. Among them, the 5th digit 3 indicates shirts and blouses category, and the 6th digit 9 indicates other textile materials (i.e., materials not listed in 6204.31 to 6204.38, such as silk, hemp, regenerated fibers, etc.).
Classification Basis
This product is a women's blouse, not knitted, and the material is not cotton (6204.32), synthetic fibers (6204.33), artificial fibers (6204.34) or other specifically named materials, therefore it is classified under 6204.39. If it were knitted, it would be classified under Chapter 61; if it were men's, it would be classified under 6205; if it were a T-shirt, etc., it might be classified under 6109 or 6205.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declare the Chinese and English names of the commodity, which should be specific and clear, such as "women's blouse" or "women's shirt". Brand: Fill in the brand name of the commodity; if there is no brand, declare as "no brand". Material Composition: List in detail the types and percentages of textile materials, such as "55% linen 45% viscose". Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" or "knitted" to ensure classification under the correct chapter. Style: Describe the specific style of the blouse, such as "long-sleeved shirt", "short-sleeved blouse", "hooded sweatshirt", etc. Gender: Specify as "women's" to avoid confusion with men's. Article Number: Fill in the article number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product Name: Women's woven blouse; Brand: ABC; Material Composition: 60% linen 40% viscose; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Long-sleeved shirt collar; Gender: Women's; Article Number: W12345. Incorrectly declaring a knitted blouse as woven, leading to chapter error. Material composition not specifically listed, only writing "other textile materials", affecting subheading classification. Vague style description, such as only writing "blouse", unable to distinguish between shirt and jacket.
Product Name
Declare the Chinese and English names of the commodity, which should be specific and clear, such as "women's blouse" or "women's shirt".
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "garment" or "women's clothing" without specifying the blouse type.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the commodity; if there is no brand, declare as "no brand".
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring as "unknown".
Material Composition
List in detail the types and percentages of textile materials, such as "55% linen 45% viscose".
⚠️ Only writing "blended" or "other textile materials" without specifying.
Weaving Method
Indicate "woven" or "knitted" to ensure classification under the correct chapter.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as "knitted" leading to classification under Chapter 61.
Style
Describe the specific style of the blouse, such as "long-sleeved shirt", "short-sleeved blouse", "hooded sweatshirt", etc.
⚠️ Unclear style description, unable to distinguish between shirt and jacket.
Gender
Specify as "women's" to avoid confusion with men's.
⚠️ Not indicating gender or incorrectly declaring as "unisex".
Article Number
Fill in the article number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ Missing article number or inconsistent with the actual product.
Incorrectly declaring a knitted blouse as woven, leading to chapter error.
Material composition not specifically listed, only writing "other textile materials", affecting subheading classification.
Vague style description, such as only writing "blouse", unable to distinguish between shirt and jacket.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender is women's; 3) Garment type is a blouse (shirt, blouse, etc.), not a dress, trousers, etc.; 4) The material is not cotton, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers or other specifically named materials, otherwise it would be classified under the corresponding subheading. 6204.32 Women's blouses of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 6204.39 is other textile materials. 6204.33 Women's blouses of synthetic fibers: Material is synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc. 6204.34 Women's blouses of artificial fibers: Material is artificial fibers, such as viscose, acetate, etc. 6106.90 Knitted women's blouses: Weaving method is knitted, classified under Chapter 61. 6205.90 Men's blouses: Gender is men's, classified under 6205. Is it woven? Is it women's? Is it a blouse? Is the material non-cotton, non-synthetic, non-artificial? Is it non-knitted?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender is women's; 3) Garment type is a blouse (shirt, blouse, etc.), not a dress, trousers, etc.; 4) The material is not cotton, synthetic fibers, artificial fibers or other specifically named materials, otherwise it would be classified under the corresponding subheading.
Confused Codes：
6204.32 - Women's blouses of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 6204.39 is other textile materials.
6204.33 - Women's blouses of synthetic fibers
Material is synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, etc.
6204.34 - Women's blouses of artificial fibers
Material is artificial fibers, such as viscose, acetate, etc.
6106.90 - Knitted women's blouses
Weaving method is knitted, classified under Chapter 61.
6205.90 - Men's blouses
Gender is men's, classified under 6205.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it woven?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it a blouse?
✓ Is the material non-cotton, non-synthetic, non-artificial?
✓ Is it non-knitted?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a women's blouse is woven or knitted? Check the clothing label or observe the fabric structure: woven fabrics are usually flat and inelastic, with yarns interlaced lengthwise and crosswise; knitted fabrics have a loop structure and are more elastic. It can also be determined by the production process: woven is made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, knitted is made by interlooping yarns. What exactly are "other textile materials" in 6204.39? They include silk, wool, linen, ramie, viscose (artificial fibers), metal fibers, etc. However, note that if the material is synthetic fibers (such as polyester) or artificial fibers (such as viscose) alone or blended, it is usually classified under 6204.33 or 6204.34. The specific classification is subject to the notes to the Tariff. If a women's blouse is blended, how to determine the subheading? According to General Rule of Interpretation 3, classification is based on the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, 55% linen and 45% viscose, linen has the greater weight, and linen belongs to other textile materials, so it is classified under 6204.39. If cotton, synthetic fibers, or artificial fibers have the greatest weight in the blend, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. Is there a difference in classification between women's blouses and women's shirts? In the HS, shirts and blouses are usually classified under the same subheading (such as 6204.3), but note that shirts generally refer to styles with a collar, sleeves, and front opening, while blouses may include smocks, sweatshirts, etc. Classification is mainly based on style features, but the subheading is the same and does not affect the code. How to check the import tax rate for 6204.39? You can log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Customs Classification Pre-ruling" system, or refer to the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Tax rates may change due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and the tariff at the time of actual declaration should prevail. When declaring, how to fill in the material composition to avoid classification errors? List in detail the names and percentages of all textile materials, such as "60% linen 40% viscose". Avoid vague expressions such as "blended" or "other". If non-textile materials are included, they should also be indicated. If a women's blouse has knitted ribbing, does it affect classification? If the main body is woven and only accessories such as ribbing are knitted, it does not affect the overall classification and is still classified as woven under Chapter 62. However, if the main body is knitted, it is classified under Chapter 61. What is the difference between 6204.39 and 6206.90 (women's shirts)? 6206.90 is knitted women's shirts, while 6204.39 is woven women's blouses. The main difference is the weaving method. If it is a woven shirt, it is classified under 6204.39; if it is a knitted shirt, it is classified under 6206.90.
Q: How to determine whether a women's blouse is woven or knitted?
A: Check the clothing label or observe the fabric structure: woven fabrics are usually flat and inelastic, with yarns interlaced lengthwise and crosswise; knitted fabrics have a loop structure and are more elastic. It can also be determined by the production process: woven is made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, knitted is made by interlooping yarns.
Q: What exactly are "other textile materials" in 6204.39?
A: They include silk, wool, linen, ramie, viscose (artificial fibers), metal fibers, etc. However, note that if the material is synthetic fibers (such as polyester) or artificial fibers (such as viscose) alone or blended, it is usually classified under 6204.33 or 6204.34. The specific classification is subject to the notes to the Tariff.
Q: If a women's blouse is blended, how to determine the subheading?
A: According to General Rule of Interpretation 3, classification is based on the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, 55% linen and 45% viscose, linen has the greater weight, and linen belongs to other textile materials, so it is classified under 6204.39. If cotton, synthetic fibers, or artificial fibers have the greatest weight in the blend, it is classified under the corresponding subheading.
Q: Is there a difference in classification between women's blouses and women's shirts?
A: In the HS, shirts and blouses are usually classified under the same subheading (such as 6204.3), but note that shirts generally refer to styles with a collar, sleeves, and front opening, while blouses may include smocks, sweatshirts, etc. Classification is mainly based on style features, but the subheading is the same and does not affect the code.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 6204.39?
A: You can log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Customs Classification Pre-ruling" system, or refer to the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China". Tax rates may change due to trade agreements, origin, etc., and the tariff at the time of actual declaration should prevail.
Q: When declaring, how to fill in the material composition to avoid classification errors?
A: List in detail the names and percentages of all textile materials, such as "60% linen 40% viscose". Avoid vague expressions such as "blended" or "other". If non-textile materials are included, they should also be indicated.
Q: If a women's blouse has knitted ribbing, does it affect classification?
A: If the main body is woven and only accessories such as ribbing are knitted, it does not affect the overall classification and is still classified as woven under Chapter 62. However, if the main body is knitted, it is classified under Chapter 61.
Q: What is the difference between 6204.39 and 6206.90 (women's shirts)?
A: 6206.90 is knitted women's shirts, while 6204.39 is woven women's blouses. The main difference is the weaving method. If it is a woven shirt, it is classified under 6204.39; if it is a knitted shirt, it is classified under 6206.90.
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