Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven garments. This chapter includes various types of outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, sportswear, special function garments, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted garments, leather garments, etc. Within the chapter, headings are subdivided by gender and category, such as men's overcoats, women's dresses, shirts, etc. Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' dresses, skirts, divided skirts, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted dresses (classified under 6104). This heading includes all types of woven dresses, whether or not decorated or lined, but only for women's or girls' wear. Materials may be cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc., but care must be taken to distinguish from other headings. 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 or girls' dresses, skirts, divided skirts, etc. Digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 620449: dresses of other textile materials. Among these, Chapter 62 explicitly excludes knitted garments; heading 04 is limited to women's or girls' wear; subheading 49 indicates textile materials other than those specifically named such as cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc., such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc. This product is a woven women's dress made of other textile materials (such as linen, ramie, etc.), therefore classified under 620449. If knitted, it would be classified under 6104; if of cotton, under 620442; if of man-made fibers, under 620443; if of silk, under 620444; if of wool, under 620441.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven garments. This chapter includes various types of outerwear, underwear, sleepwear, sportswear, special function garments, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted garments, leather garments, etc. Within the chapter, headings are subdivided by gender and category, such as men's overcoats, women's dresses, shirts, etc.
Heading
Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' dresses, skirts, divided skirts, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted dresses (classified under 6104). This heading includes all types of woven dresses, whether or not decorated or lined, but only for women's or girls' wear. Materials may be cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc., but care must be taken to distinguish from other headings.
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 or girls' dresses, skirts, divided skirts, etc. Digits 5-6, 49, represent subheading 620449: dresses of other textile materials. Among these, Chapter 62 explicitly excludes knitted garments; heading 04 is limited to women's or girls' wear; subheading 49 indicates textile materials other than those specifically named such as cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc., such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is a woven women's dress made of other textile materials (such as linen, ramie, etc.), therefore classified under 620449. If knitted, it would be classified under 6104; if of cotton, under 620442; if of man-made fibers, under 620443; if of silk, under 620444; if of wool, under 620441.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, such as "女式机织连衣裙" and "Women's woven dress". Material: Detailed description of fabric composition and content, such as "55% linen 45% viscose". Weaving Method: Clearly specify woven, as distinguished from knitted. Style: Describe the specific style of the dress, such as "sleeveless, round neck, knee-length". Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, declare "No Brand"). Article Number: Declare the article number of the manufacturer or seller. Gender: Clearly specify women's or girls'. Product Name: Women's woven dress; Material: 55% linen 45% viscose; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Sleeveless, round neck, knee-length; Brand: ABC; Article Number: D12345; Gender: Women's. Mistakenly classifying a knitted dress under 620449, when it should actually be classified under 6104. Incomplete material declaration, such as writing only "linen" while ignoring blended components, affecting subheading determination. Unclear style description, unable to distinguish a dress from a skirt, leading to classification errors.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, such as "女式机织连衣裙" and "Women's woven dress".
⚠️ Writing only "dress" without indicating woven, or mistakenly writing knitted.
Material
Detailed description of fabric composition and content, such as "55% linen 45% viscose".
⚠️ Writing only "linen" without listing other blended components.
Weaving Method
Clearly specify woven, as distinguished from knitted.
⚠️ Confusing woven with knitted, leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the specific style of the dress, such as "sleeveless, round neck, knee-length".
⚠️ Style description too simple to distinguish a dress from a skirt.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, declare "No Brand").
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring a different brand.
Article Number
Declare the article number of the manufacturer or seller.
⚠️ Article number inconsistent with actual goods or missing.
Gender
Clearly specify women's or girls'.
⚠️ Gender not indicated, or mistakenly declared as men's.
Mistakenly classifying a knitted dress under 620449, when it should actually be classified under 6104.
Incomplete material declaration, such as writing only "linen" while ignoring blended components, affecting subheading determination.
Unclear style description, unable to distinguish a dress from a skirt, leading to classification errors.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) Chapter 62 Note, excluding knitted or crocheted garments; 2) Heading 6204 text, limited to women's or girls' dresses; 3) Subheading 620449 for other textile materials, requiring confirmation that the material is not among the specifically named materials such as cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc. Reference should also be made to the Explanatory Notes to the Import and Export Tariff for the definition of "dress". 620442 Women's dresses of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 620449 is other textile materials (such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc.). 620443 Women's dresses of man-made fibers: Material is man-made fibers, whereas 620449 is other textile materials. 620444 Women's dresses of silk: Material is silk or silk yarn, whereas 620449 is other textile materials. 620441 Women's dresses of wool: Material is wool or other animal hair, whereas 620449 is other textile materials. 610449 Knitted women's dresses of other textile materials: Weaving method is knitted, whereas 620449 is woven. Is it confirmed to be for women's or girls' wear? Is it confirmed to be woven rather than knitted? Is the material not cotton, man-made fibers, silk, or wool? Have other headings such as other subheadings of 6204 been excluded? Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) Chapter 62 Note, excluding knitted or crocheted garments; 2) Heading 6204 text, limited to women's or girls' dresses; 3) Subheading 620449 for other textile materials, requiring confirmation that the material is not among the specifically named materials such as cotton, man-made fibers, silk, wool, etc. Reference should also be made to the Explanatory Notes to the Import and Export Tariff for the definition of "dress".
Confused Codes:
620442 - Women's dresses of cotton
Material is cotton, whereas 620449 is other textile materials (such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc.).
620443 - Women's dresses of man-made fibers
Material is man-made fibers, whereas 620449 is other textile materials.
620444 - Women's dresses of silk
Material is silk or silk yarn, whereas 620449 is other textile materials.
620441 - Women's dresses of wool
Material is wool or other animal hair, whereas 620449 is other textile materials.
610449 - Knitted women's dresses of other textile materials
Weaving method is knitted, whereas 620449 is woven.
Self-Check:
✓ Is it confirmed to be for women's or girls' wear?
✓ Is it confirmed to be woven rather than knitted?
✓ Is the material not cotton, man-made fibers, silk, or wool?
✓ Have other headings such as other subheadings of 6204 been excluded?
✓ Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a dress is woven or knitted? Check the fabric structure: woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, has a flat surface, and no loops; knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, is elastic, and easily unravels. You can also check the care label or ask the supplier. How to classify a blended dress? Classify according to the predominant material. If the predominant material is cotton, classify under 620442; if man-made fibers, under 620443; if other textile materials, under 620449. Percentage composition must be provided. Does embroidery or lace on a dress affect classification? Generally no, it is still classified as a woven dress. However, if the embroidery constitutes the essential character, it may be considered decoration and requires specific analysis. Are girls' dresses and women's dresses classified the same? Yes, heading 6204 covers both women's and girls' dresses, and subheading division is based on material, not age. How to check the import tariff rate for 620449? You can check the China Customs Import and Export Tariff or inquire through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Rates vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, etc. Does 620449 require commodity inspection? According to customs regulations, some garments may require commodity inspection, depending on material, use, etc. It is recommended to check customs regulatory conditions. How to fill in the brand when declaring? Declare the brand name truthfully; if no brand, fill in "No Brand". Brand affects customs intellectual property protection and must be accurate. What is the difference between 620449 and 620444? 620444 is women's dresses of silk, while 620449 is of other textile materials, such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc. Different material is the core difference.
Q: How to determine whether a dress is woven or knitted?
A: Check the fabric structure: woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, has a flat surface, and no loops; knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, is elastic, and easily unravels. You can also check the care label or ask the supplier.
Q: How to classify a blended dress?
A: Classify according to the predominant material. If the predominant material is cotton, classify under 620442; if man-made fibers, under 620443; if other textile materials, under 620449. Percentage composition must be provided.
Q: Does embroidery or lace on a dress affect classification?
A: Generally no, it is still classified as a woven dress. However, if the embroidery constitutes the essential character, it may be considered decoration and requires specific analysis.
Q: Are girls' dresses and women's dresses classified the same?
A: Yes, heading 6204 covers both women's and girls' dresses, and subheading division is based on material, not age.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 620449?
A: You can check the China Customs Import and Export Tariff or inquire through the General Administration of Customs website or the International Trade Single Window. Rates vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, etc.
Q: Does 620449 require commodity inspection?
A: According to customs regulations, some garments may require commodity inspection, depending on material, use, etc. It is recommended to check customs regulatory conditions.
Q: How to fill in the brand when declaring?
A: Declare the brand name truthfully; if no brand, fill in "No Brand". Brand affects customs intellectual property protection and must be accurate.
Q: What is the difference between 620449 and 620444?
A: 620444 is women's dresses of silk, while 620449 is of other textile materials, such as linen, regenerated fibers, etc. Different material is the core difference.
⚠️ 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.