Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. 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, medical garments and other special categories. Fabrics of Chapter 62 are usually woven, such as cotton, chemical fiber, wool, etc., and the garments have a stable structure and are not easily deformed. Heading 6204 specifically covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), not knitted or crocheted. Garments under this heading are all made of woven fabrics and are divided by gender and age. Women's skirts, as an important subheading therein, specifically refer to garments covering the lower body without a crotch, usually hanging down from the waist. Code 620453 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62, i.e., garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted; digits 3-4 "04" represent heading 6204, specifically women's or girls' suits, ensembles, dresses, skirts, etc.; digits 5-6 "53" represent subheading 620453, further limited to women's skirts of man-made fibers. The 5th digit "5" indicates man-made fibers, and the 6th digit "3" indicates skirts. Therefore, this code precisely points to women's skirts made of woven man-made fiber fabrics. The goods are women's skirts made of man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, etc.), not knitted or crocheted, and are therefore classified under 6204.53 rather than the knitted category 6104.53. At the same time, they are not dresses (6204.4), trousers (6204.6) or combinations of skirts and trousers (divided skirts, other subheadings under 6204.5), and are therefore classified under 620453.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. 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, medical garments and other special categories. Fabrics of Chapter 62 are usually woven, such as cotton, chemical fiber, wool, etc., and the garments have a stable structure and are not easily deformed.
Heading
Heading 6204 specifically covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), not knitted or crocheted. Garments under this heading are all made of woven fabrics and are divided by gender and age. Women's skirts, as an important subheading therein, specifically refer to garments covering the lower body without a crotch, usually hanging down from the waist.
Digit Breakdown
Code 620453 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62, i.e., garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted; digits 3-4 "04" represent heading 6204, specifically women's or girls' suits, ensembles, dresses, skirts, etc.; digits 5-6 "53" represent subheading 620453, further limited to women's skirts of man-made fibers. The 5th digit "5" indicates man-made fibers, and the 6th digit "3" indicates skirts. Therefore, this code precisely points to women's skirts made of woven man-made fiber fabrics.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's skirts made of man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, etc.), not knitted or crocheted, and are therefore classified under 6204.53 rather than the knitted category 6104.53. At the same time, they are not dresses (6204.4), trousers (6204.6) or combinations of skirts and trousers (divided skirts, other subheadings under 6204.5), and are therefore classified under 620453.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall be specific and clear, such as "women's skirts of man-made fibers" or "women's woven skirts of man-made fibers". Brand type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc. Export preference status: Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country", etc. Material (weaving method): Explain the fabric composition and weaving method, such as "woven man-made fibers", "100% polyester woven", etc. Composition content: List the main fiber components and percentages of the fabric, such as "100% polyester". Style: Describe the specific style of the skirt, such as "skirt", "long skirt", "short skirt", etc. Brand (Chinese and foreign language names): Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the brand; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Item number: Fill in the item number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product name: women's skirts of man-made fibers; Brand type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export preference status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester woven; Composition content: 100% polyester; Style: long skirt; Brand: ZARA; Item number: ABC123. Mistakenly classifying blended man-made fiber skirts under cotton skirts (620452); judgment should be based on the main fiber component. Mistakenly classifying knitted man-made fiber skirts under 620453, when they should actually be classified under 610453. Ignoring the "women's" limitation; men's skirts (such as kilts) should be classified under 6203.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall be specific and clear, such as "women's skirts of man-made fibers" or "women's woven skirts of man-made fibers".
⚠️ Writing only "skirt" or "women's skirt" without indicating the material and weaving method.
Brand type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other), etc.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrectly selecting the brand type, resulting in false declaration.
Export preference status
Fill in according to the actual trade situation, such as "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country", etc.
⚠️ Ignoring this element, resulting in failure to enjoy relevant preferences or declaration errors.
Material (weaving method)
Explain the fabric composition and weaving method, such as "woven man-made fibers", "100% polyester woven", etc.
⚠️ Writing only "man-made fibers" without indicating woven, or mistakenly writing "knitted".
Composition content
List the main fiber components and percentages of the fabric, such as "100% polyester".
⚠️ Inaccurate component proportions or failure to fill in.
Style
Describe the specific style of the skirt, such as "skirt", "long skirt", "short skirt", etc.
⚠️ Style description is too general, such as writing only "skirt".
Brand (Chinese and foreign language names)
Fill in the Chinese and foreign language names of the brand; if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Brand name misspelled or inconsistent with the trademark.
Item number
Fill in the item number designated by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ Item number missing or inconsistent with the actual goods.
Example： Product name: women's skirts of man-made fibers; Brand type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export preference status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Material: 100% polyester woven; Composition content: 100% polyester; Style: long skirt; Brand: ZARA; Item number: ABC123.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying blended man-made fiber skirts under cotton skirts (620452); judgment should be based on the main fiber component.
Mistakenly classifying knitted man-made fiber skirts under 620453, when they should actually be classified under 610453.
Ignoring the "women's" limitation; men's skirts (such as kilts) should be classified under 6203.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The goods are women's skirts, not dresses or trousers; 2) The material is man-made fibers and not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven; 3) They conform to the description of heading 6204 and subheading 620453. According to General Rules 1 and 6 for the Interpretation of the Import and Export Tariff, they should be classified under 620453. 620452 Women's skirts of cotton: The material is cotton, not man-made fibers. If the main component of the skirt is cotton, it is classified under 620452. 620451 Women's skirts of wool or fine animal hair: The material is wool or fine animal hair, not man-made fibers. 620459 Women's skirts of other textile materials: The material is other textile materials (such as silk, linen, etc.), not man-made fibers. 610453 Knitted women's skirts of man-made fibers: The weaving method is knitting or crocheting, not weaving. 620443 Women's dresses of man-made fibers: The goods are dresses (one-piece upper and lower body), not skirts. Is it for women? Is it not knitted or crocheted? Is the main material man-made fibers? Is it a skirt rather than a dress or trousers? Is it consistent with the declaration elements?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The goods are women's skirts, not dresses or trousers; 2) The material is man-made fibers and not knitted or crocheted, i.e., woven; 3) They conform to the description of heading 6204 and subheading 620453. According to General Rules 1 and 6 for the Interpretation of the Import and Export Tariff, they should be classified under 620453.
Confused Codes：
620452 - Women's skirts of cotton
The material is cotton, not man-made fibers. If the main component of the skirt is cotton, it is classified under 620452.
620451 - Women's skirts of wool or fine animal hair
The material is wool or fine animal hair, not man-made fibers.
620459 - Women's skirts of other textile materials
The material is other textile materials (such as silk, linen, etc.), not man-made fibers.
610453 - Knitted women's skirts of man-made fibers
The weaving method is knitting or crocheting, not weaving.
620443 - Women's dresses of man-made fibers
The goods are dresses (one-piece upper and lower body), not skirts.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it for women?
✓ Is it not knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is the main material man-made fibers?
✓ Is it a skirt rather than a dress or trousers?
✓ Is it consistent with the declaration elements?
❓ FAQ
How can you tell whether a skirt is woven or knitted? Woven fabrics are interwoven with warp and weft yarns, have a tight structure, and do not easily unravel; knitted fabrics are formed by interlooping stitches, are elastic, and easily unravel. This can be judged by observing the fabric texture or by a stretch test. If woven, it is classified under Chapter 62; if knitted, it is classified under Chapter 61. How is the HS code determined for a blended man-made fiber skirt? According to the General Rules for Interpretation, classification should be based on the main fiber component. If the man-made fiber content is the highest, it is classified under 620453; if the cotton content is the highest, it is classified under 620452. An accurate component test report is required. What is the difference in HS codes between women's skirts and dresses? A skirt is worn on the lower body and has no crotch; a dress is a one-piece garment covering the upper and lower body. Therefore, skirts are classified under 620453, and dresses under 620443. How should the brand type be filled in during declaration? Brand types include no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), and foreign brand (other). Select according to the actual production situation; for OEM production, select "foreign brand (OEM production)". Is the export preference status mandatory? Yes. According to customs regulations, export goods must declare preference status. If uncertain, you may fill in "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country". How should the style of a skirt be described? It should be described specifically, such as "skirt", "long skirt", "short skirt", "A-line skirt", etc., and avoid writing only "skirt". If a skirt has embroidery or decoration, does it affect classification? Generally it does not, unless the decoration constitutes the essential character. Classification is still based on the fabric and style. What are the regulatory conditions for 620453? Regulatory conditions vary by country and usually involve textile export licenses, certificates of origin, etc. For details, consult the General Administration of Customs or a customs broker.
Q: How can you tell whether a skirt is woven or knitted?
A: Woven fabrics are interwoven with warp and weft yarns, have a tight structure, and do not easily unravel; knitted fabrics are formed by interlooping stitches, are elastic, and easily unravel. This can be judged by observing the fabric texture or by a stretch test. If woven, it is classified under Chapter 62; if knitted, it is classified under Chapter 61.
Q: How is the HS code determined for a blended man-made fiber skirt?
A: According to the General Rules for Interpretation, classification should be based on the main fiber component. If the man-made fiber content is the highest, it is classified under 620453; if the cotton content is the highest, it is classified under 620452. An accurate component test report is required.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between women's skirts and dresses?
A: A skirt is worn on the lower body and has no crotch; a dress is a one-piece garment covering the upper and lower body. Therefore, skirts are classified under 620453, and dresses under 620443.
Q: How should the brand type be filled in during declaration?
A: Brand types include no brand, domestic independent brand, foreign brand (OEM production), and foreign brand (other). Select according to the actual production situation; for OEM production, select "foreign brand (OEM production)".
Q: Is the export preference status mandatory?
A: Yes. According to customs regulations, export goods must declare preference status. If uncertain, you may fill in "export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country".
Q: How should the style of a skirt be described?
A: It should be described specifically, such as "skirt", "long skirt", "short skirt", "A-line skirt", etc., and avoid writing only "skirt".
Q: If a skirt has embroidery or decoration, does it affect classification?
A: Generally it does not, unless the decoration constitutes the essential character. Classification is still based on the fabric and style.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for 620453?
A: Regulatory conditions vary by country and usually involve textile export licenses, certificates of origin, etc. For details, consult the General Administration of Customs or a customs broker.
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