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, underwear, pajamas, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, leather garments, etc. Goods of this chapter are usually made of woven fabrics, such as cotton, wool, man-made fibers, silk, etc. Heading 6205 specifically refers to men's shirts (including boys' shirts), i.e., woven men's shirts, excluding knitted shirts (6105) and women's shirts (6206). This heading covers men's shirts of various materials, such as cotton, man-made fibers, wool, etc., with those of man-made fibers being the most common. A shirt generally refers to a formal or casual upper garment with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening. The first 2 digits '62' represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits '05' represent heading 6205: men's shirts. The 5th-6th digits '30' represent subheading 6205.30: men's shirts of man-made fibers. Therefore, 620530 fully indicates 'men's shirts of man-made fibers', i.e., shirts made of woven, non-knitted, men's, man-made fiber fabric. This product is a woven men's shirt of man-made fibers, conforming to the description of Chapter 62 (non-knitted garments) and heading 6205 (men's shirts), and the material is man-made fibers, so it is classified under 620530. If it were a knitted shirt, it should be classified under 6105; if it were a women's shirt, it should be classified under 6206; if it were a cotton men's shirt, it should be classified under 620520.
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, underwear, pajamas, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as quilted products, leather garments, etc. Goods of this chapter are usually made of woven fabrics, such as cotton, wool, man-made fibers, silk, etc.
Heading
Heading 6205 specifically refers to men's shirts (including boys' shirts), i.e., woven men's shirts, excluding knitted shirts (6105) and women's shirts (6206). This heading covers men's shirts of various materials, such as cotton, man-made fibers, wool, etc., with those of man-made fibers being the most common. A shirt generally refers to a formal or casual upper garment with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits '62' represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits '05' represent heading 6205: men's shirts. The 5th-6th digits '30' represent subheading 6205.30: men's shirts of man-made fibers. Therefore, 620530 fully indicates 'men's shirts of man-made fibers', i.e., shirts made of woven, non-knitted, men's, man-made fiber fabric.
Classification Basis
This product is a woven men's shirt of man-made fibers, conforming to the description of Chapter 62 (non-knitted garments) and heading 6205 (men's shirts), and the material is man-made fibers, so it is classified under 620530. If it were a knitted shirt, it should be classified under 6105; if it were a women's shirt, it should be classified under 6206; if it were a cotton men's shirt, it should be classified under 620520.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Fill in the product name, which should specifically be 'men's shirt of man-made fibers', avoiding vague terms such as 'shirt' or 'garment'. Brand Type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as 'no brand', 'domestic 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', etc. Composition Content: Fill in the fabric composition and proportions, such as '65% polyester, 35% cotton', accurately reflecting the man-made fiber content. Brand: Fill in the actual brand name (Chinese or foreign), or 'none' if there is no brand. Item Number: Fill in the item number of the manufacturer or seller for easy identification. Style: Fill in the shirt style, such as 'long sleeve', 'short sleeve', 'with collar', etc. Weaving Method: Fill in 'woven' (woven fabric) to distinguish from knitted. Product Name: men's shirt of man-made fibers; Brand Type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: no preferential tariff; Composition Content: 65% polyester, 35% cotton; Brand: UNIQLO; Item Number: ABC123; Style: long sleeve with collar; Weaving Method: woven. Mistakenly classifying man-made fiber blended shirts (such as polyester-cotton) as cotton; classification should be based on the main component, and if man-made fiber content is the highest, it is classified under 620530. Ignoring the weaving method, mistakenly classifying woven shirts under the knitted chapter (Chapter 61). Confusing brand type with brand name; brand type refers to the brand attribute, while brand is the specific name.
Product Name
Fill in the product name, which should specifically be 'men's shirt of man-made fibers', avoiding vague terms such as 'shirt' or 'garment'.
⚠️ Writing only 'men's shirt' without indicating man-made fiber material, or mistakenly writing 'knitted shirt'.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as 'no brand', 'domestic brand', 'foreign brand (OEM production)', etc.
⚠️ Omitting the brand type, or it being inconsistent with the trademark registration 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', etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly checking preference, leading to subsequent verification issues.
Composition Content
Fill in the fabric composition and proportions, such as '65% polyester, 35% cotton', accurately reflecting the man-made fiber content.
⚠️ Writing only 'man-made fiber' without specifying the specific type and proportion, or the proportion being inaccurate.
Brand
Fill in the actual brand name (Chinese or foreign), or 'none' if there is no brand.
⚠️ The brand is inconsistent with the trademark, or omitted.
Item Number
Fill in the item number of the manufacturer or seller for easy identification.
⚠️ The item number does not match the actual product, or is not filled in.
Style
Fill in the shirt style, such as 'long sleeve', 'short sleeve', 'with collar', etc.
⚠️ The style description is not specific enough to determine whether it is a shirt.
Weaving Method
Fill in 'woven' (woven fabric) to distinguish from knitted.
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in 'knitted', leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: men's shirt of man-made fibers; Brand Type: foreign brand (OEM production); Export Preference Status: no preferential tariff; Composition Content: 65% polyester, 35% cotton; Brand: UNIQLO; Item Number: ABC123; Style: long sleeve with collar; Weaving Method: woven.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying man-made fiber blended shirts (such as polyester-cotton) as cotton; classification should be based on the main component, and if man-made fiber content is the highest, it is classified under 620530.
Ignoring the weaving method, mistakenly classifying woven shirts under the knitted chapter (Chapter 61).
Confusing brand type with brand name; brand type refers to the brand attribute, while brand is the specific name.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender: men's (including boys'); 3) Material: man-made fibers (including synthetic fibers and artificial fibers). According to the notes to Chapter 62 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff, men's shirts of man-made fibers are classified under 620530. If the fabric is a blend of man-made fibers and other fibers, classify according to the main component (the one with the greatest weight). 610510 Men's knitted shirts of cotton: Knitted vs woven: 6105 is knitted shirts, 6205 is woven shirts. If it is a knitted men's shirt of man-made fibers, it should be classified under 610590. 620520 Men's shirts of cotton: Different material: 620520 is cotton, 620530 is man-made fibers. If it is a blend of man-made fibers and cotton, classify according to the main component. 620630 Women's shirts of man-made fibers: Different gender: 6206 is women's shirts, 6205 is men's shirts. Gender should be determined based on style, size, etc. 620590 Men's shirts of other textile materials: Different material: 620590 covers wool, silk, linen, and other materials; man-made fibers must be classified under 620530. 620530 Men's shirts of man-made fibers (this code): Note that it is the same as 620530, but it is necessary to confirm whether it is woven, men's, and of man-made fibers. Is it woven (not knitted)? Is it men's (including boys')? Is the fabric made of man-made fibers (synthetic or artificial)? Are man-made fibers the component with the greatest weight? Does it have the basic characteristics of a shirt (collar, sleeves, front opening)?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender: men's (including boys'); 3) Material: man-made fibers (including synthetic fibers and artificial fibers). According to the notes to Chapter 62 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff, men's shirts of man-made fibers are classified under 620530. If the fabric is a blend of man-made fibers and other fibers, classify according to the main component (the one with the greatest weight).
Confused Codes：
610510 - Men's knitted shirts of cotton
Knitted vs woven: 6105 is knitted shirts, 6205 is woven shirts. If it is a knitted men's shirt of man-made fibers, it should be classified under 610590.
620520 - Men's shirts of cotton
Different material: 620520 is cotton, 620530 is man-made fibers. If it is a blend of man-made fibers and cotton, classify according to the main component.
620630 - Women's shirts of man-made fibers
Different gender: 6206 is women's shirts, 6205 is men's shirts. Gender should be determined based on style, size, etc.
620590 - Men's shirts of other textile materials
Different material: 620590 covers wool, silk, linen, and other materials; man-made fibers must be classified under 620530.
620530 - Men's shirts of man-made fibers (this code)
Note that it is the same as 620530, but it is necessary to confirm whether it is woven, men's, and of man-made fibers.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it woven (not knitted)?
✓ Is it men's (including boys')?
✓ Is the fabric made of man-made fibers (synthetic or artificial)?
✓ Are man-made fibers the component with the greatest weight?
✓ Does it have the basic characteristics of a shirt (collar, sleeves, front opening)?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for 620530? The tariff rate must be determined based on the import/export direction, country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the 'Internet + Customs' platform, or by consulting the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. Note the applicable conditions for MFN rates, agreement rates, general rates, etc. How to distinguish between men's shirts of man-made fibers and men's shirts of cotton? Based on the weight proportion of fabric components. If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, or man-made fibers are the component with the greatest weight, it is classified under 620530; if cotton is the component with the greatest weight, it is classified under 620520. Blended shirts require accurate composition proportions. Which code should knitted men's shirts of man-made fibers be classified under? Knitted men's shirts of man-made fibers should be classified under 610590 (men's shirts, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers). Note that 6105 is knitted shirts, 6205 is woven shirts, and the weaving method is the key distinguishing point. Can boys' shirts be classified under 620530? Yes. Heading 6205 includes men's shirts and boys' shirts. As long as they conform to woven, man-made fibers, and for boys, they can be classified under 620530. However, note the difference between boys' and infants' garments; infants' garments are usually classified under 6111 or 6209. Does embroidery or decoration on a shirt affect classification? Generally not, unless the decoration constitutes the basic character of the garment or changes its nature. Ordinary embroidery and printing are still classified as shirts. However, if the decoration causes the garment to no longer have the characteristics of a shirt, it may be classified as other garments. How to fill in the composition content when declaring? All components and percentages of the fabric should be filled in, such as '65% polyester, 35% cotton'. If there is lining, filling, etc., they should also be listed separately. Composition content is key to determining classification and must be accurate. What is the difference between 620530 and 620590? 620530 specifically refers to men's shirts of man-made fibers, while 620590 refers to men's shirts of other textile materials (such as wool, silk, linen, etc.). If the fabric is a blend of man-made fibers and other materials, classify according to the main component; if man-made fibers predominate, classify under 620530. How to declare shirts for cross-border e-commerce retail export? Cross-border e-commerce retail export must be declared through the customs cross-border e-commerce supervision platform, filling in the HS code, product name, specifications and models, etc. Note the difference between personal items and goods declaration, as well as the corresponding tax policies. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use the customs pre-classification service.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 620530?
A: The tariff rate must be determined based on the import/export direction, country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the 'Internet + Customs' platform, or by consulting the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. Note the applicable conditions for MFN rates, agreement rates, general rates, etc.
Q: How to distinguish between men's shirts of man-made fibers and men's shirts of cotton?
A: Based on the weight proportion of fabric components. If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, or man-made fibers are the component with the greatest weight, it is classified under 620530; if cotton is the component with the greatest weight, it is classified under 620520. Blended shirts require accurate composition proportions.
Q: Which code should knitted men's shirts of man-made fibers be classified under?
A: Knitted men's shirts of man-made fibers should be classified under 610590 (men's shirts, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers). Note that 6105 is knitted shirts, 6205 is woven shirts, and the weaving method is the key distinguishing point.
Q: Can boys' shirts be classified under 620530?
A: Yes. Heading 6205 includes men's shirts and boys' shirts. As long as they conform to woven, man-made fibers, and for boys, they can be classified under 620530. However, note the difference between boys' and infants' garments; infants' garments are usually classified under 6111 or 6209.
Q: Does embroidery or decoration on a shirt affect classification?
A: Generally not, unless the decoration constitutes the basic character of the garment or changes its nature. Ordinary embroidery and printing are still classified as shirts. However, if the decoration causes the garment to no longer have the characteristics of a shirt, it may be classified as other garments.
Q: How to fill in the composition content when declaring?
A: All components and percentages of the fabric should be filled in, such as '65% polyester, 35% cotton'. If there is lining, filling, etc., they should also be listed separately. Composition content is key to determining classification and must be accurate.
Q: What is the difference between 620530 and 620590?
A: 620530 specifically refers to men's shirts of man-made fibers, while 620590 refers to men's shirts of other textile materials (such as wool, silk, linen, etc.). If the fabric is a blend of man-made fibers and other materials, classify according to the main component; if man-made fibers predominate, classify under 620530.
Q: How to declare shirts for cross-border e-commerce retail export?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail export must be declared through the customs cross-border e-commerce supervision platform, filling in the HS code, product name, specifications and models, etc. Note the difference between personal items and goods declaration, as well as the corresponding tax policies. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use the customs pre-classification service.
⚠️ 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.