Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes overcoats, suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear), shirts, underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. It complements Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments), and together they constitute the main body of garment products in the HS. Chapter 62 goods are typically made of woven fabrics, characterized by being crisp and resistant to deformation. Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear). The garments under this heading are all woven products, not knitted or crocheted, and are designed specifically for women or girls. Its subheadings are further subdivided by garment type and fabric material (such as cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc.). 6204 is the core heading for women's woven garments, covering a variety of categories for daily wear. 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, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear). Digits 5-6: 62 indicates subheading 620462, further limited to cotton women's trousers. Among them, the 5th digit 6 represents the trousers category, and the 6th digit 2 represents cotton. Therefore, the complete meaning of 620462 is: cotton women's trousers (not knitted or crocheted). The product is women's trousers, made of cotton, not knitted or crocheted. Therefore, it is classified under 6204 (women's woven garments), and further classified under 620462 (cotton) according to the material. If it were knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610462); if made of synthetic fibers, it would be classified under 620463; if made of other textile materials, it would be classified under 620469. In addition, if they are girls' trousers, they are also classified under 620462, because the heading does not distinguish between women's and girls'.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes overcoats, suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear), shirts, underwear, nightwear, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. It complements Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments), and together they constitute the main body of garment products in the HS. Chapter 62 goods are typically made of woven fabrics, characterized by being crisp and resistant to deformation.
Heading
Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear). The garments under this heading are all woven products, not knitted or crocheted, and are designed specifically for women or girls. Its subheadings are further subdivided by garment type and fabric material (such as cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc.). 6204 is the core heading for women's woven garments, covering a variety of categories for daily wear.
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, dresses, skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear). Digits 5-6: 62 indicates subheading 620462, further limited to cotton women's trousers. Among them, the 5th digit 6 represents the trousers category, and the 6th digit 2 represents cotton. Therefore, the complete meaning of 620462 is: cotton women's trousers (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification Basis
The product is women's trousers, made of cotton, not knitted or crocheted. Therefore, it is classified under 6204 (women's woven garments), and further classified under 620462 (cotton) according to the material. If it were knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610462); if made of synthetic fibers, it would be classified under 620463; if made of other textile materials, it would be classified under 620469. In addition, if they are girls' trousers, they are also classified under 620462, because the heading does not distinguish between women's and girls'.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "cotton women's trousers" or "women's cotton trousers". Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "unbranded"), and the brand type (such as foreign brand, domestic brand, 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" or "enjoy preferential tariffs". Material: Specify the fabric composition in detail, such as "100% cotton" or "85% cotton, 15% polyester", which must be consistent with the test report. Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" or "woven fabric" to distinguish from knitted or crocheted. Style: Describe the specific style of the trousers, such as "straight-leg pants", "jeans", "casual pants", etc. Size Specification: Fill in the suitable waist circumference, trouser length, etc., or mark sizes such as "S, M, L". Article Number: The product number specified by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification. Product Name: Cotton women's trousers; Brand Type: Unbranded; Export Preference Status: No preferential tariff; Material: 100% cotton; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Straight-leg casual pants; Size Specification: Waist 68cm, trouser length 100cm; Article Number: LP2024001. Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under 620462, when they should actually be classified under 610462. Incorrect declaration of material, such as declaring pure cotton when the actual cotton content is less than 85%, leading to classification errors. Ignoring the style description, mistakenly classifying bib and brace overalls as ordinary trousers, when they should actually be classified under the corresponding subheading of 6204.62.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "cotton women's trousers" or "women's cotton trousers".
⚠️ Only writing "trousers" or "women's pants" without indicating the material and gender, causing classification difficulties.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "unbranded"), and the brand type (such as foreign brand, domestic brand, etc.).
⚠️ Confusing the brand with the manufacturer, or failing to fill in the brand type.
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" or "enjoy preferential tariffs".
⚠️ Ignoring this element, resulting in inability to determine the applicability of rules of origin.
Material
Specify the fabric composition in detail, such as "100% cotton" or "85% cotton, 15% polyester", which must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Only writing "cotton" without providing the specific content, which may cause classification disputes.
Weaving Method
Indicate "woven" or "woven fabric" to distinguish from knitted or crocheted.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing "knitted", leading to incorrect classification under Chapter 61.
Style
Describe the specific style of the trousers, such as "straight-leg pants", "jeans", "casual pants", etc.
⚠️ Too general, failing to distinguish whether it is a special style (such as bib and brace overalls).
Size Specification
Fill in the suitable waist circumference, trouser length, etc., or mark sizes such as "S, M, L".
⚠️ Only writing "one size fits all", lacking specific size information.
Article Number
The product number specified by the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification.
⚠️ Not filling in or filling in incorrectly, affecting customs inspection.
Mistakenly classifying knitted women's trousers under 620462, when they should actually be classified under 610462.
Incorrect declaration of material, such as declaring pure cotton when the actual cotton content is less than 85%, leading to classification errors.
Ignoring the style description, mistakenly classifying bib and brace overalls as ordinary trousers, when they should actually be classified under the corresponding subheading of 6204.62.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) The product is women's trousers, not knitted or crocheted; 2) The fabric material is cotton. According to the notes to Chapter 62 and the heading texts of the Import and Export Tariff, women's woven trousers should be classified under 6204 and further subdivided by material. Cotton trousers are classified under 620462. If the fabric is a blend of cotton and other fibers, it should be classified according to the main component, but attention should be paid to the provisions of the subheading notes to Chapter 62 regarding blended materials. In addition, it is necessary to confirm whether they are special function trousers (such as ski pants, waterproof pants), which may be classified under other headings. 610462 Knitted cotton women's trousers: Different weaving method: 610462 is knitted or crocheted, 620462 is woven. It can be distinguished by observing the fabric texture or test report. 620463 Synthetic fiber women's trousers: Different material: 620463 is made of synthetic fibers, 620462 is made of cotton. It needs to be determined based on the fabric composition content. 620469 Women's trousers of other textile materials: Different material: 620469 covers materials other than cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc., such as silk, linen, etc. 620342 Cotton men's trousers: Different gender: 620342 is for men, 620462 is for women. It needs to be distinguished based on style, size, etc. 620461 Cotton women's bib and brace overalls: Different style: 620461 is bib and brace overalls, 620462 is ordinary trousers. It needs to be determined based on whether there is a bib and braces. Is it confirmed to be women's (not men's or unisex)? Is it confirmed to be woven (not knitted or crocheted)? Is the fabric mainly cotton (usually cotton content ≥50%)? Is it ordinary trousers (not bib and brace overalls, not ski pants, etc.)? Have accurate material composition and weaving method been provided?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) The product is women's trousers, not knitted or crocheted; 2) The fabric material is cotton. According to the notes to Chapter 62 and the heading texts of the Import and Export Tariff, women's woven trousers should be classified under 6204 and further subdivided by material. Cotton trousers are classified under 620462. If the fabric is a blend of cotton and other fibers, it should be classified according to the main component, but attention should be paid to the provisions of the subheading notes to Chapter 62 regarding blended materials. In addition, it is necessary to confirm whether they are special function trousers (such as ski pants, waterproof pants), which may be classified under other headings.
Confused Codes：
610462 - Knitted cotton women's trousers
Different weaving method: 610462 is knitted or crocheted, 620462 is woven. It can be distinguished by observing the fabric texture or test report.
620463 - Synthetic fiber women's trousers
Different material: 620463 is made of synthetic fibers, 620462 is made of cotton. It needs to be determined based on the fabric composition content.
620469 - Women's trousers of other textile materials
Different material: 620469 covers materials other than cotton, synthetic fibers, wool, etc., such as silk, linen, etc.
620342 - Cotton men's trousers
Different gender: 620342 is for men, 620462 is for women. It needs to be distinguished based on style, size, etc.
620461 - Cotton women's bib and brace overalls
Different style: 620461 is bib and brace overalls, 620462 is ordinary trousers. It needs to be determined based on whether there is a bib and braces.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it confirmed to be women's (not men's or unisex)?
✓ Is it confirmed to be woven (not knitted or crocheted)?
✓ Is the fabric mainly cotton (usually cotton content ≥50%)?
✓ Is it ordinary trousers (not bib and brace overalls, not ski pants, etc.)?
✓ Have accurate material composition and weaving method been provided?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether women's trousers are knitted or woven? Knitted fabrics are formed by interlocking loops, have elasticity, and the texture is V-shaped or circular; woven fabrics are formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, have a stable structure, and the texture is cross-shaped. You can check the reverse side of the fabric or perform a stretch test, or refer to the test report. If knitted, they should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610462); if woven, they should be classified under 620462. In the declaration elements for cotton women's trousers, how should the material be filled in? The specific composition and content should be filled in, such as "100% cotton" or "85% cotton, 15% polyester". If blended, the name and percentage of each fiber must be indicated, and classification should be based on the main component. For example, if the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 620462; otherwise, it may be classified under other subheadings. Are girls' trousers also classified under 620462? Yes. Heading 6204 covers women's and girls' garments, and 620462 does not further distinguish between women's and girls', so girls' cotton woven trousers are also classified under 620462. However, note that infant garments (usually referring to height 86cm and below) should be classified under the infant garment subheadings of Chapter 61 or 62. If women's trousers contain a small amount of spandex, does it affect classification? Spandex is usually added in small amounts as an elastic fiber. If cotton remains the main component (such as 95% cotton, 5% spandex), it is still classified under 620462. However, if the spandex content is high enough to change the fabric characteristics, it may need to be classified as synthetic fibers. It is recommended to judge based on the actual composition and customs classification decisions. How to query the import tariff rate for 620462? It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. The rate will vary according to the country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to use the official database, enter the HS code and country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. What is the main difference between 620462 and 620463? The main difference is the material: 620462 is cotton, 620463 is synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers include polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc. When classifying, it should be determined based on the fiber with the highest content in the fabric. If cotton has the highest content, it is classified under 620462; if synthetic fibers have the highest content, it is classified under 620463. What classification issues should be noted when exporting women's cotton trousers to the EU? The EU HS code is consistent with China's first 6 digits, but the latter digits may differ. It is necessary to confirm the specific subheading in the EU TARIC database, and pay attention to rules of origin, tariff rates, and possible anti-dumping measures. It is recommended to verify with the EU importer or consult a professional customs broker. If women's trousers are made of denim fabric, are they still classified under 620462? Yes. Denim is usually a cotton woven fabric, so cotton women's jeans are still classified under 620462. However, note that if the jeans have been specially treated (such as waterproofed), they may be classified under other headings. Classification is based on fabric composition and weaving method.
Q: How to determine whether women's trousers are knitted or woven?
A: Knitted fabrics are formed by interlocking loops, have elasticity, and the texture is V-shaped or circular; woven fabrics are formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns, have a stable structure, and the texture is cross-shaped. You can check the reverse side of the fabric or perform a stretch test, or refer to the test report. If knitted, they should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610462); if woven, they should be classified under 620462.
Q: In the declaration elements for cotton women's trousers, how should the material be filled in?
A: The specific composition and content should be filled in, such as "100% cotton" or "85% cotton, 15% polyester". If blended, the name and percentage of each fiber must be indicated, and classification should be based on the main component. For example, if the cotton content exceeds 50%, it is classified under 620462; otherwise, it may be classified under other subheadings.
Q: Are girls' trousers also classified under 620462?
A: Yes. Heading 6204 covers women's and girls' garments, and 620462 does not further distinguish between women's and girls', so girls' cotton woven trousers are also classified under 620462. However, note that infant garments (usually referring to height 86cm and below) should be classified under the infant garment subheadings of Chapter 61 or 62.
Q: If women's trousers contain a small amount of spandex, does it affect classification?
A: Spandex is usually added in small amounts as an elastic fiber. If cotton remains the main component (such as 95% cotton, 5% spandex), it is still classified under 620462. However, if the spandex content is high enough to change the fabric characteristics, it may need to be classified as synthetic fibers. It is recommended to judge based on the actual composition and customs classification decisions.
Q: How to query the import tariff rate for 620462?
A: It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. The rate will vary according to the country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to use the official database, enter the HS code and country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc.
Q: What is the main difference between 620462 and 620463?
A: The main difference is the material: 620462 is cotton, 620463 is synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers include polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc. When classifying, it should be determined based on the fiber with the highest content in the fabric. If cotton has the highest content, it is classified under 620462; if synthetic fibers have the highest content, it is classified under 620463.
Q: What classification issues should be noted when exporting women's cotton trousers to the EU?
A: The EU HS code is consistent with China's first 6 digits, but the latter digits may differ. It is necessary to confirm the specific subheading in the EU TARIC database, and pay attention to rules of origin, tariff rates, and possible anti-dumping measures. It is recommended to verify with the EU importer or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: If women's trousers are made of denim fabric, are they still classified under 620462?
A: Yes. Denim is usually a cotton woven fabric, so cotton women's jeans are still classified under 620462. However, note that if the jeans have been specially treated (such as waterproofed), they may be classified under other headings. Classification is based on fabric composition and weaving method.
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