Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., finished garments made from woven fabrics, nonwovens, or other non-knitted/non-crocheted materials. This chapter includes men's, women's, and children's outerwear, suits, shirts, skirts, trousers, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, medical surgical gowns, and other special categories. The headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, such as 6203 for men's suits and 6204 for women's suits. Heading 6204 specifically covers women's suits, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts, and similar garments, not knitted or crocheted. This heading is further subdivided by specific garment type, such as 6204.1 for women's suits, 6204.2 for dresses, 6204.3 for skirts, 6204.4 for divided skirts, 6204.5 for trousers, etc. Goods under this heading must meet the conditions of being non-knitted/non-crocheted, for women, and not quilted, and exclude special sportswear such as ski suits. First 2 digits 62: indicates Chapter 62, i.e., garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 04: indicates heading 6204, i.e., women's suits, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not knitted or crocheted). Digits 5-6, 59: indicates subheading 6204.59, i.e., women's skirts of other textile materials. Specifically, subheading 6204.5 covers skirts and divided skirts, further subdivided by material: 6204.51 for of wool or fine animal hair, 6204.52 for of cotton, 6204.53 for of synthetic fibres, and 6204.59 for of other textile materials. Therefore, 620459 specifically refers to women's skirts made of textile materials other than wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.). The goods are women's skirts, not knitted or crocheted, made of other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres), and therefore classified under 6204.59. If knitted or crocheted, they should be classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 6104.59); if of wool, under 6204.51; if of cotton, under 6204.52; if of synthetic fibres, under 6204.53. Note the definition of a skirt: generally refers to a garment covering the lower body below the waist, excluding dresses (6204.4) and divided skirts (6204.6).
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., finished garments made from woven fabrics, nonwovens, or other non-knitted/non-crocheted materials. This chapter includes men's, women's, and children's outerwear, suits, shirts, skirts, trousers, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, medical surgical gowns, and other special categories. The headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, such as 6203 for men's suits and 6204 for women's suits.
Heading
Heading 6204 specifically covers women's suits, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts, and similar garments, not knitted or crocheted. This heading is further subdivided by specific garment type, such as 6204.1 for women's suits, 6204.2 for dresses, 6204.3 for skirts, 6204.4 for divided skirts, 6204.5 for trousers, etc. Goods under this heading must meet the conditions of being non-knitted/non-crocheted, for women, and not quilted, and exclude special sportswear such as ski suits.
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, i.e., women's suits, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not knitted or crocheted). Digits 5-6, 59: indicates subheading 6204.59, i.e., women's skirts of other textile materials. Specifically, subheading 6204.5 covers skirts and divided skirts, further subdivided by material: 6204.51 for of wool or fine animal hair, 6204.52 for of cotton, 6204.53 for of synthetic fibres, and 6204.59 for of other textile materials. Therefore, 620459 specifically refers to women's skirts made of textile materials other than wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres, etc.).
Classification Basis
The goods are women's skirts, not knitted or crocheted, made of other textile materials (not wool, not cotton, not synthetic fibres), and therefore classified under 6204.59. If knitted or crocheted, they should be classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 6104.59); if of wool, under 6204.51; if of cotton, under 6204.52; if of synthetic fibres, under 6204.53. Note the definition of a skirt: generally refers to a garment covering the lower body below the waist, excluding dresses (6204.4) and divided skirts (6204.6).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as 'women's skirt' rather than 'garment'. Weaving Method: Indicate whether it is knitted, crocheted, or woven (not knitted or crocheted). This code requires non-knitted and non-crocheted. Material Composition: List in detail the types of textile materials and their percentage content, such as '55% flax 45% viscose fibre'. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in 'no brand'), used for customs intellectual property protection. Style: Describe the specific style of the skirt, such as A-line skirt, pencil skirt, pleated skirt, etc., as well as the length (short skirt, midi skirt). Gender: Clearly indicate women's. This code applies only to women's skirts. Article Number: The manufacturer's or exporter's product number, facilitating customs identification and subsequent verification. Processing Method: Indicate whether it has lining, decoration, embroidery, etc., which affects classification and valuation. Product Name: Women's woven skirt; Weaving Method: Woven (not knitted or crocheted); Material Composition: 70% flax, 30% viscose fibre; Brand: ABC; Style: A-line midi skirt; Gender: Women's; Article Number: SK2024-01; Processing Method: No lining, no embroidery. Specifications: Waist 68cm, skirt length 75cm. Misreporting a knitted skirt as non-knitted, leading to incorrect classification under 6204 instead of 6104. Material composition declared not specifically, such as only writing 'blended', making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to 'other textile materials'. Ignoring the 'women's' requirement, incorrectly classifying men's skirts (such as kilts) under this code. Failing to distinguish between skirts and dresses; dresses should be classified under 6204.4 rather than 6204.5. Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring it, which may trigger intellectual property issues.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be specific and clear, such as 'women's skirt' rather than 'garment'.
⚠️ Only declaring 'women's clothing' or 'skirt' without specifying key attributes such as 'women's' and 'non-knitted'.
Weaving Method
Indicate whether it is knitted, crocheted, or woven (not knitted or crocheted). This code requires non-knitted and non-crocheted.
⚠️ Misreporting as 'knitted', leading to incorrect classification under Chapter 61.
Material Composition
List in detail the types of textile materials and their percentage content, such as '55% flax 45% viscose fibre'.
⚠️ Only writing 'other textile materials' without providing specific composition, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to 'other'.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in 'no brand'), used for customs intellectual property protection.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring as 'no brand' when there is actually a trademark.
Style
Describe the specific style of the skirt, such as A-line skirt, pencil skirt, pleated skirt, etc., as well as the length (short skirt, midi skirt).
⚠️ Vaguely filling in 'skirt' without distinguishing style and length.
Gender
Clearly indicate women's. This code applies only to women's skirts.
⚠️ Misreporting as men's or unisex, leading to incorrect classification.
Article Number
The manufacturer's or exporter's product number, facilitating customs identification and subsequent verification.
⚠️ Article number does not match the actual goods or is not filled in.
Processing Method
Indicate whether it has lining, decoration, embroidery, etc., which affects classification and valuation.
⚠️ Omitting special processing such as embroidery or beading, which may involve other subheadings.
Misreporting a knitted skirt as non-knitted, leading to incorrect classification under 6204 instead of 6104.
Material composition declared not specifically, such as only writing 'blended', making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to 'other textile materials'.
Ignoring the 'women's' requirement, incorrectly classifying men's skirts (such as kilts) under this code.
Failing to distinguish between skirts and dresses; dresses should be classified under 6204.4 rather than 6204.5.
Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring it, which may trigger intellectual property issues.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1. The goods must be non-knitted or non-crocheted woven women's skirts; 2. The material must be other textile materials, i.e., excluding wool/fine animal hair, cotton, and synthetic fibres; 3. Definition of a skirt: a garment covering the lower body below the waist, excluding dresses and divided skirts. If the material is blended, classify according to the predominant material (by weight), but note the provisions of Chapter 62 Note 2 on blended fabrics. If the predominant material cannot be determined, classification may follow GIR 3(b) (last in numerical order). 620451 Women's skirts of wool or fine animal hair: Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 620459 is other textile materials. If wool has the highest content in a blend, classify under 620451. 620452 Women's skirts of cotton: Material is cotton. If cotton has the highest content, classify under 620452. 620459 excludes cotton. 620453 Women's skirts of synthetic fibres: Material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc. If synthetic fibres have the highest content, classify under 620453. 610459 Women's skirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted: Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, classified under Chapter 61; whereas 620459 is non-knitted and non-crocheted. 620449 Women's dresses of other textile materials: The goods are dresses (one-piece upper and lower body), not skirts (lower body only). Is it confirmed to be women's? Is it non-knitted and non-crocheted? Does the material exclude wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres? Is it a skirt rather than a dress or divided skirt? Are the composition percentages accurate and is the predominant material determined?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1. The goods must be non-knitted or non-crocheted woven women's skirts; 2. The material must be other textile materials, i.e., excluding wool/fine animal hair, cotton, and synthetic fibres; 3. Definition of a skirt: a garment covering the lower body below the waist, excluding dresses and divided skirts. If the material is blended, classify according to the predominant material (by weight), but note the provisions of Chapter 62 Note 2 on blended fabrics. If the predominant material cannot be determined, classification may follow GIR 3(b) (last in numerical order).
Confused Codes：
620451 - Women's skirts of wool or fine animal hair
Material is wool or fine animal hair, whereas 620459 is other textile materials. If wool has the highest content in a blend, classify under 620451.
620452 - Women's skirts of cotton
Material is cotton. If cotton has the highest content, classify under 620452. 620459 excludes cotton.
620453 - Women's skirts of synthetic fibres
Material is synthetic fibres, such as polyester, nylon, etc. If synthetic fibres have the highest content, classify under 620453.
610459 - Women's skirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted
Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, classified under Chapter 61; whereas 620459 is non-knitted and non-crocheted.
620449 - Women's dresses of other textile materials
The goods are dresses (one-piece upper and lower body), not skirts (lower body only).
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed to be women's?
✓ Is it non-knitted and non-crocheted?
✓ Does the material exclude wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres?
✓ Is it a skirt rather than a dress or divided skirt?
✓ Are the composition percentages accurate and is the predominant material determined?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a women's skirt is knitted or non-knitted? Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a stable structure, and no elasticity. You can also check the care label or ask the manufacturer. If knitted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 6104.59). How to determine the HS code for a blended women's skirt? According to the General Rules for Interpretation, classify according to the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, 55% flax and 45% viscose fibre; flax is an other textile material, and if flax has the greatest weight, classify under 620459. However, note the special provisions of Chapter 62 Note 2 on blended fabrics. What is the difference between 620459 and 620453? 620459 is for other textile materials (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres), and 620453 is for synthetic fibres (such as polyester, nylon). The key difference is the material composition; synthetic fibres should be classified under 620453. Does embroidery on a women's skirt affect classification? Generally it does not affect classification; it is still classified as a skirt. However, if the embroidery constitutes the essential character and is of high value, it may involve other subheadings or require valuation. It is recommended to declare the processing method truthfully. How to check the tariff rate for 620459? You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the 'Customs Classification Pre-ruling' system. Tariff rates change, so the latest 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' shall prevail. You may also consult a professional customs broker. How to write the material composition when declaring? List all textile materials and percentages in detail, such as '70% flax, 30% viscose fibre'. Do not just write 'blended' or 'other'. If non-textile materials are included (such as metal buttons), they should also be noted. Can men's skirts be classified under 620459? No. 6204 is for women's garments; men's skirts should be classified under 6203 (men's suits, etc.) or under other headings depending on the style. For example, kilts are usually classified under 6203.29. For cross-border e-commerce export of women's skirts, how to quickly determine the HS code? First confirm whether it is knitted (Chapter 61) or non-knitted (Chapter 62), then confirm the gender (women's), then look at the material: wool/cotton/synthetic fibres/other. Women's non-knitted skirts of other textile materials are 620459. You can use customs HS code query tools to assist.
Q: How to determine whether a women's skirt is knitted or non-knitted?
A: Observe the fabric structure: knitted fabric is formed by interlocking loops, has elasticity, and edges tend to curl; woven fabric is formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, has a stable structure, and no elasticity. You can also check the care label or ask the manufacturer. If knitted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (e.g., 6104.59).
Q: How to determine the HS code for a blended women's skirt?
A: According to the General Rules for Interpretation, classify according to the textile material with the greatest weight. For example, 55% flax and 45% viscose fibre; flax is an other textile material, and if flax has the greatest weight, classify under 620459. However, note the special provisions of Chapter 62 Note 2 on blended fabrics.
Q: What is the difference between 620459 and 620453?
A: 620459 is for other textile materials (such as silk, flax, regenerated fibres), and 620453 is for synthetic fibres (such as polyester, nylon). The key difference is the material composition; synthetic fibres should be classified under 620453.
Q: Does embroidery on a women's skirt affect classification?
A: Generally it does not affect classification; it is still classified as a skirt. However, if the embroidery constitutes the essential character and is of high value, it may involve other subheadings or require valuation. It is recommended to declare the processing method truthfully.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 620459?
A: You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the 'Customs Classification Pre-ruling' system. Tariff rates change, so the latest 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' shall prevail. You may also consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How to write the material composition when declaring?
A: List all textile materials and percentages in detail, such as '70% flax, 30% viscose fibre'. Do not just write 'blended' or 'other'. If non-textile materials are included (such as metal buttons), they should also be noted.
Q: Can men's skirts be classified under 620459?
A: No. 6204 is for women's garments; men's skirts should be classified under 6203 (men's suits, etc.) or under other headings depending on the style. For example, kilts are usually classified under 6203.29.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce export of women's skirts, how to quickly determine the HS code?
A: First confirm whether it is knitted (Chapter 61) or non-knitted (Chapter 62), then confirm the gender (women's), then look at the material: wool/cotton/synthetic fibres/other. Women's non-knitted skirts of other textile materials are 620459. You can use customs HS code query tools to assist.
⚠️ 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.