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, dresses, trousers, skirts, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and medical or hygienic articles. The key distinction lies in the method of construction: woven fabrics are formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns and have a stable structure, whereas knitted fabrics are formed by interlooping yarns. Goods of this chapter generally have the characteristics of being crisp and resistant to deformation, suitable for formal wear, casual wear, etc. Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). Garments under this heading are all woven women's garments, emphasizing the non-knitted attribute. Trousers include all lengths, such as full-length trousers, cropped trousers, shorts, etc., but care must be taken to distinguish them from skirts and dresses. Materials may be cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., but 6204 is classified only by garment type, with specific materials reflected at the subheading level. 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 or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). The 5th-6th digits "63" represent subheading 6204.63: women's or girls' trousers and shorts, of man-made fibres. Of these, "6" indicates of man-made fibres, and "3" indicates trousers and shorts. Therefore, 620463 specifically refers to woven women's trousers of man-made fibres, excluding shorts (shorts are classified under 6204.64? Note: does 6204.63 include trousers and shorts? According to the HS code, 6204.63 is "women's or girls' trousers and shorts, of man-made fibres", but the Chinese name is often simplified to "women's trousers of man-made fibres", actually including shorts. However, the user specifies trousers, so we treat it as trousers.) The goods are women's trousers, woven, of man-made fibres, therefore classified under 6204.63. If knitted, they would be classified under 6104.63; if of cotton, under 6204.62; if men's, under 6203.43. In addition, attention should be paid to the definition of man-made fibres: generally refers to synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, etc., and artificial fibres such as viscose also belong to man-made fibres. When classifying, the fabric composition must be confirmed; if the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is classified as of man-made fibres.
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, dresses, trousers, skirts, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and medical or hygienic articles. The key distinction lies in the method of construction: woven fabrics are formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns and have a stable structure, whereas knitted fabrics are formed by interlooping yarns. Goods of this chapter generally have the characteristics of being crisp and resistant to deformation, suitable for formal wear, casual wear, etc.
Heading
Heading 6204 covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). Garments under this heading are all woven women's garments, emphasizing the non-knitted attribute. Trousers include all lengths, such as full-length trousers, cropped trousers, shorts, etc., but care must be taken to distinguish them from skirts and dresses. Materials may be cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., but 6204 is classified only by garment type, with specific materials reflected at the subheading level.
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 or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than knitted or crocheted). The 5th-6th digits "63" represent subheading 6204.63: women's or girls' trousers and shorts, of man-made fibres. Of these, "6" indicates of man-made fibres, and "3" indicates trousers and shorts. Therefore, 620463 specifically refers to woven women's trousers of man-made fibres, excluding shorts (shorts are classified under 6204.64? Note: does 6204.63 include trousers and shorts? According to the HS code, 6204.63 is "women's or girls' trousers and shorts, of man-made fibres", but the Chinese name is often simplified to "women's trousers of man-made fibres", actually including shorts. However, the user specifies trousers, so we treat it as trousers.)
Classification Basis
The goods are women's trousers, woven, of man-made fibres, therefore classified under 6204.63. If knitted, they would be classified under 6104.63; if of cotton, under 6204.62; if men's, under 6203.43. In addition, attention should be paid to the definition of man-made fibres: generally refers to synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon, etc., and artificial fibres such as viscose also belong to man-made fibres. When classifying, the fabric composition must be confirmed; if the man-made fibre content exceeds 50%, it is classified as of man-made fibres.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as "women's trousers of man-made fibres" or a specific style, such as "women's man-made fibre trousers". Brand Type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM production)", 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", "enjoy preferential tariffs", etc. Composition Content: Declare the main components and content of the fabric, such as "polyester 65%, viscose 35%", accurate to percentages. Brand: Fill in the actual brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Article Number: Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, used to identify the specific style. Style: Describe the specific style of the trousers, such as "straight-leg trousers", "skinny trousers", "wide-leg trousers", etc. Whether with Belt: Declare whether the trousers have a belt or belt loops; does this affect classification? Usually not, but it must be declared truthfully. Product Name: women's trousers of man-made fibres; Brand Type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: polyester 65%, viscose 35%; Brand: ZARA; Article Number: 12345; Style: straight-leg trousers; Whether with Belt: no. Confusing man-made fibres with cotton, failing to accurately declare composition content, leading to classification errors. Ignoring gender distinction, mistakenly classifying women's trousers under the men's trousers code 6203.43. Mistakenly classifying knitted trousers under 6204, when they should actually be classified under 6104.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as "women's trousers of man-made fibres" or a specific style, such as "women's man-made fibre trousers".
⚠️ Incorrectly declared as "women's pants" or "man-made fibre pants", without indicating gender and trouser type.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM production)", etc.
⚠️ Omitted or incorrectly filled as "other", resulting in customs being unable to determine the intellectual property status.
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", "enjoy preferential tariffs", etc.
⚠️ Confusing preference types, such as confusing GSP with free trade agreement preferences.
Composition Content
Declare the main components and content of the fabric, such as "polyester 65%, viscose 35%", accurate to percentages.
⚠️ Only writing "man-made fibre" without specifying the specific type and proportion, leading to classification disputes.
Brand
Fill in the actual brand name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in the manufacturer's name as the brand.
Article Number
Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, used to identify the specific style.
⚠️ Article number does not match the actual goods or is blank.
Style
Describe the specific style of the trousers, such as "straight-leg trousers", "skinny trousers", "wide-leg trousers", etc.
⚠️ Generally filling in "trousers" without distinguishing style details.
Whether with Belt
Declare whether the trousers have a belt or belt loops; does this affect classification? Usually not, but it must be declared truthfully.
⚠️ Incorrectly believing that a belt affects classification, when in fact it does not.
Example： Product Name: women's trousers of man-made fibres; Brand Type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country; Composition Content: polyester 65%, viscose 35%; Brand: ZARA; Article Number: 12345; Style: straight-leg trousers; Whether with Belt: no.
Common Mistakes：
Confusing man-made fibres with cotton, failing to accurately declare composition content, leading to classification errors.
Ignoring gender distinction, mistakenly classifying women's trousers under the men's trousers code 6203.43.
Mistakenly classifying knitted trousers under 6204, when they should actually be classified under 6104.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. Method of construction: must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), which can be determined by observing the fabric structure; 2. Gender: women's, determined by style, labels, etc.; 3. Garment type: trousers, not skirts, dresses, etc.; 4. Material: of man-made fibres, i.e., synthetic fibres or artificial fibres content ≥50% (usually by weight). If man-made fibres are blended with other fibres, classify according to the predominant component. Reference should also be made to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes. 620462 Women's trousers of cotton: Different material: 620462 is of cotton (cotton content ≥50%), 620463 is of man-made fibres. When classifying, it is necessary to judge based on fabric composition content; if cotton and man-made fibres are blended, classify according to the one with higher content. 620343 Men's trousers of man-made fibres: Different gender: 620343 is men's, 620463 is women's. The distinction is based on style design, size, labels, etc.; women's trousers usually have waist-cinching and hip design. 610463 Women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres: Different method of construction: 610463 is knitted or crocheted, 620463 is woven. Knitted fabrics are elastic with a loop structure; woven fabrics are flat with interlaced warp and weft. 620469 Women's trousers of other textile materials: Different material: 620469 covers other textile materials besides cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., such as silk, flax, etc. Man-made fibres must be classified under 620463. 62046300 Women's trousers of man-made fibres (10-digit code): In the 10-digit code, 62046300 may be further subdivided, but the first 6 digits are the same. The difference lies in the national subheading, which needs to be distinguished according to specific material or use. Confirm the fabric is woven, not knitted. Confirm the wearer is female. Confirm the garment type is trousers, not shorts or skirts. Confirm the man-made fibre content is the highest. Check whether the declared elements such as brand and article number are accurate.
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. Method of construction: must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), which can be determined by observing the fabric structure; 2. Gender: women's, determined by style, labels, etc.; 3. Garment type: trousers, not skirts, dresses, etc.; 4. Material: of man-made fibres, i.e., synthetic fibres or artificial fibres content ≥50% (usually by weight). If man-made fibres are blended with other fibres, classify according to the predominant component. Reference should also be made to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes.
Confused Codes：
620462 - Women's trousers of cotton
Different material: 620462 is of cotton (cotton content ≥50%), 620463 is of man-made fibres. When classifying, it is necessary to judge based on fabric composition content; if cotton and man-made fibres are blended, classify according to the one with higher content.
620343 - Men's trousers of man-made fibres
Different gender: 620343 is men's, 620463 is women's. The distinction is based on style design, size, labels, etc.; women's trousers usually have waist-cinching and hip design.
610463 - Women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres
Different method of construction: 610463 is knitted or crocheted, 620463 is woven. Knitted fabrics are elastic with a loop structure; woven fabrics are flat with interlaced warp and weft.
620469 - Women's trousers of other textile materials
Different material: 620469 covers other textile materials besides cotton, man-made fibres, wool, etc., such as silk, flax, etc. Man-made fibres must be classified under 620463.
62046300 - Women's trousers of man-made fibres (10-digit code)
In the 10-digit code, 62046300 may be further subdivided, but the first 6 digits are the same. The difference lies in the national subheading, which needs to be distinguished according to specific material or use.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the fabric is woven, not knitted.
✓ Confirm the wearer is female.
✓ Confirm the garment type is trousers, not shorts or skirts.
✓ Confirm the man-made fibre content is the highest.
✓ Check whether the declared elements such as brand and article number are accurate.
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a pair of women's trousers is of man-made fibres or cotton? Check the wash label or composition label. If the total content of man-made fibres (such as polyester, nylon, viscose, etc.) is ≥50%, classify as of man-made fibres; if cotton content is ≥50%, classify as of cotton. For blends, classify according to the predominant component; if uncertain, send for testing. Which HS code should knitted women's trousers be classified under? Knitted or crocheted women's trousers should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically 6104.63 (women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres). Woven women's trousers are classified under 6204.63. The key distinction lies in the construction process, which can be determined by observing the fabric texture. Do women's trousers and women's shorts have the same HS code? According to the HS code, 6204.63 includes women's trousers and shorts, so the first 6 digits are the same. However, they may be subdivided in the 10-digit code; for example, 6204.6300 may cover both trousers and shorts, and the specific national subheading should be checked. When declaring, the style must be accurately described. What is the import tariff rate for women's trousers of man-made fibres? The tariff rate varies by country, trade agreement and origin, and is subject to change. It is recommended to consult the Import and Export Tariff published by the General Administration of Customs of China or use customs classification advance rulings. MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. need to be determined according to actual circumstances. How to fill in the composition content when declaring? Fill in the main fibre names and percentages of the fabric, such as "polyester 65%, viscose 35%". Do not merely write "man-made fibre"; specify the type. If multiple man-made fibres are contained, list them separately. Do women's trousers with a belt affect classification? Usually not; classification is still based on method of construction, gender, garment type and material. The belt as an accessory does not change the essential character of the trousers. However, if the belt is made of precious materials, it may need to be declared separately. How to check the regulatory conditions for 620463? The regulatory conditions for this code, such as whether commodity inspection or licenses are required, can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Single Window". Regulatory conditions are adjusted with policies; it is recommended to refer to the latest publication. For cross-border e-commerce sales of women's trousers of man-made fibres, how to choose the HS code? Classify according to actual attributes; if they are woven women's trousers of man-made fibres, use 620463. Cross-border e-commerce should note that the destination country code may differ; for example, the first 6 digits of the US HTSUS are consistent, but the last 4 digits may differ, and the destination country tariff schedule should be consulted.
Q: How to determine whether a pair of women's trousers is of man-made fibres or cotton?
A: Check the wash label or composition label. If the total content of man-made fibres (such as polyester, nylon, viscose, etc.) is ≥50%, classify as of man-made fibres; if cotton content is ≥50%, classify as of cotton. For blends, classify according to the predominant component; if uncertain, send for testing.
Q: Which HS code should knitted women's trousers be classified under?
A: Knitted or crocheted women's trousers should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically 6104.63 (women's knitted trousers of man-made fibres). Woven women's trousers are classified under 6204.63. The key distinction lies in the construction process, which can be determined by observing the fabric texture.
Q: Do women's trousers and women's shorts have the same HS code?
A: According to the HS code, 6204.63 includes women's trousers and shorts, so the first 6 digits are the same. However, they may be subdivided in the 10-digit code; for example, 6204.6300 may cover both trousers and shorts, and the specific national subheading should be checked. When declaring, the style must be accurately described.
Q: What is the import tariff rate for women's trousers of man-made fibres?
A: The tariff rate varies by country, trade agreement and origin, and is subject to change. It is recommended to consult the Import and Export Tariff published by the General Administration of Customs of China or use customs classification advance rulings. MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. need to be determined according to actual circumstances.
Q: How to fill in the composition content when declaring?
A: Fill in the main fibre names and percentages of the fabric, such as "polyester 65%, viscose 35%". Do not merely write "man-made fibre"; specify the type. If multiple man-made fibres are contained, list them separately.
Q: Do women's trousers with a belt affect classification?
A: Usually not; classification is still based on method of construction, gender, garment type and material. The belt as an accessory does not change the essential character of the trousers. However, if the belt is made of precious materials, it may need to be declared separately.
Q: How to check the regulatory conditions for 620463?
A: The regulatory conditions for this code, such as whether commodity inspection or licenses are required, can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Single Window". Regulatory conditions are adjusted with policies; it is recommended to refer to the latest publication.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce sales of women's trousers of man-made fibres, how to choose the HS code?
A: Classify according to actual attributes; if they are woven women's trousers of man-made fibres, use 620463. Cross-border e-commerce should note that the destination country code may differ; for example, the first 6 digits of the US HTSUS are consistent, but the last 4 digits may differ, and the destination country tariff schedule should be consulted.
⚠️ 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.