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) and wadding products (Chapter 58). Within the chapter, headings are subdivided by garment type and gender, such as 6205 for men's shirts and 6206 for women's shirts. Heading 6205 specifically covers men's shirts (including boys' shirts), i.e., woven, non-knitted shirts. The scope includes long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts, with or without collar, but excludes T-shirts, vests (6109) and pajamas (6207). This heading is subdivided by fiber material: cotton (620520), man-made fibers (620530), other textile materials (620590), etc. First 2 digits 62: Chapter 62, garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4: 05: Heading 6205, men's shirts. Digits 5-6: 90: Subheading 620590, men's shirts of other textile materials. "Other textile materials" refers to textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste, such as flax, ramie, jute, hemp and other plant fibers, or metal fibers, asbestos fibers, etc. Note: if the predominant component in a blended material is cotton or man-made fibers, it cannot be classified under this subheading. This product is classified under 620590 because it is a men's woven shirt and the textile material used is not cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste. If it were cotton, it should be classified under 620520; if man-made fibers, under 620530; if wool, under 620510; if silk, under 620510 (silk actually classified under 620590? Silk has no separate subheading under 6205, so silk is also classified under 620590? But according to HS, subheadings under 6205 include: 620510 of wool or fine animal hair, 620520 of cotton, 620530 of man-made fibers, 620590 of other textile materials. Silk belongs to "other textile materials," therefore silk shirts are also classified under 620590. However, if knitted, they are classified under 6105.
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) and wadding products (Chapter 58). Within the chapter, headings are subdivided by garment type and gender, such as 6205 for men's shirts and 6206 for women's shirts.
Heading
Heading 6205 specifically covers men's shirts (including boys' shirts), i.e., woven, non-knitted shirts. The scope includes long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts, with or without collar, but excludes T-shirts, vests (6109) and pajamas (6207). This heading is subdivided by fiber material: cotton (620520), man-made fibers (620530), other textile materials (620590), etc.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 62: Chapter 62, garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4: 05: Heading 6205, men's shirts. Digits 5-6: 90: Subheading 620590, men's shirts of other textile materials. "Other textile materials" refers to textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste, such as flax, ramie, jute, hemp and other plant fibers, or metal fibers, asbestos fibers, etc. Note: if the predominant component in a blended material is cotton or man-made fibers, it cannot be classified under this subheading.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 620590 because it is a men's woven shirt and the textile material used is not cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste. If it were cotton, it should be classified under 620520; if man-made fibers, under 620530; if wool, under 620510; if silk, under 620510 (silk actually classified under 620590? Silk has no separate subheading under 6205, so silk is also classified under 620590? But according to HS, subheadings under 6205 include: 620510 of wool or fine animal hair, 620520 of cotton, 620530 of man-made fibers, 620590 of other textile materials. Silk belongs to "other textile materials," therefore silk shirts are also classified under 620590. However, if knitted, they are classified under 6105.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared commodity, which should be specific and clear, such as "men's linen shirt" rather than just "shirt." Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), and the brand type (such as foreign brand, domestic brand, etc.). Material Composition: List in detail the types and percentage content of textile materials, such as "linen 55%, cotton 45%." Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" or "knitted"; this code applies only to woven. Style: Describe the shirt style, such as long-sleeved, short-sleeved, with collar, without collar, closure method, etc. Brand: Fill in the specific brand name, such as "UNIQLO", "ZARA", etc.; if no brand, write "no brand." Article Number: Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or seller, used to identify the specific style. Declaration Unit: Fill in the transaction measurement unit, such as "piece", "kilogram", etc., which must be consistent with the legal unit. Product Name: Men's linen shirt; Brand Type: Foreign brand (ZARA); Material Composition: Linen 100%; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Long-sleeved, with collar, front opening; Brand: ZARA; Article Number: 123456; Declaration Unit: Piece. Mistakenly classifying a blended shirt by its predominant component, but if the predominant component is cotton or man-made fibers, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading, not 620590. Ignoring the weaving method, mistakenly declaring a woven shirt as knitted, leading to incorrect classification under 6105. Failing to provide accurate material composition percentages, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to "other textile materials."
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared commodity, which should be specific and clear, such as "men's linen shirt" rather than just "shirt."
⚠️ Writing only "men's shirt" without indicating the material, leading to classification disputes.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), and the brand type (such as foreign brand, domestic brand, etc.).
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, or omitting the brand type.
Material Composition
List in detail the types and percentage content of textile materials, such as "linen 55%, cotton 45%."
⚠️ Writing only "linen" without providing the blend ratio, affecting classification.
Weaving Method
Indicate "woven" or "knitted"; this code applies only to woven.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a woven shirt as knitted, leading to classification under Chapter 61.
Style
Describe the shirt style, such as long-sleeved, short-sleeved, with collar, without collar, closure method, etc.
⚠️ Failing to distinguish between men's and women's, or failing to indicate whether it has a collar.
Brand
Fill in the specific brand name, such as "UNIQLO", "ZARA", etc.; if no brand, write "no brand."
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or filling in incompletely.
Article Number
Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or seller, used to identify the specific style.
⚠️ Confusing article number with model number, or filling in incorrectly resulting in inability to match.
Declaration Unit
Fill in the transaction measurement unit, such as "piece", "kilogram", etc., which must be consistent with the legal unit.
⚠️ Using non-legal units such as "dozen", leading to conversion errors.
Mistakenly classifying a blended shirt by its predominant component, but if the predominant component is cotton or man-made fibers, it should be classified under the corresponding subheading, not 620590.
Ignoring the weaving method, mistakenly declaring a woven shirt as knitted, leading to incorrect classification under 6105.
Failing to provide accurate material composition percentages, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to "other textile materials."
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The product is a men's shirt; 2) The weaving method is woven (not knitted); 3) The textile material used is not cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste (but silk or silk waste is also classified under 620590? According to HS, subheadings under 6205: 620510 of wool or fine animal hair, 620520 of cotton, 620530 of man-made fibers, 620590 of other textile materials. Therefore, shirts of silk or silk waste are also classified under 620590. However, if blended, classification is by predominant component; if the predominant component is cotton or man-made fibers, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. Therefore, only when the predominant component is other textile materials (such as flax, ramie, etc.) is it classified under 620590. 620520 Men's shirts of cotton: Material is cotton, and cotton content is the highest. If cotton content in a blend exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620520. 620530 Men's shirts of man-made fibers: Material is man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, etc.), and man-made fiber content is the highest. If man-made fiber content in a blend exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620530. 610510 Men's shirts, knitted or crocheted: Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, whereas 620590 is woven. 620610 Women's shirts: Different gender; women's shirts are classified under 6206, men's under 6205. 620590 Men's shirts of other textile materials: This code is the same as 620590, but note that silk shirts are also classified under this code. Is it a men's shirt? Is it woven? Is the predominant material non-cotton, non-man-made fiber, non-wool, non-silk? Are accurate composition percentages provided? Is it confused with women's shirts?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The product is a men's shirt; 2) The weaving method is woven (not knitted); 3) The textile material used is not cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, silk or silk waste (but silk or silk waste is also classified under 620590? According to HS, subheadings under 6205: 620510 of wool or fine animal hair, 620520 of cotton, 620530 of man-made fibers, 620590 of other textile materials. Therefore, shirts of silk or silk waste are also classified under 620590. However, if blended, classification is by predominant component; if the predominant component is cotton or man-made fibers, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. Therefore, only when the predominant component is other textile materials (such as flax, ramie, etc.) is it classified under 620590.
Confused Codes：
620520 - Men's shirts of cotton
Material is cotton, and cotton content is the highest. If cotton content in a blend exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620520.
620530 - Men's shirts of man-made fibers
Material is man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, etc.), and man-made fiber content is the highest. If man-made fiber content in a blend exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620530.
610510 - Men's shirts, knitted or crocheted
Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, whereas 620590 is woven.
620610 - Women's shirts
Different gender; women's shirts are classified under 6206, men's under 6205.
620590 - Men's shirts of other textile materials
This code is the same as 620590, but note that silk shirts are also classified under this code.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a men's shirt?
✓ Is it woven?
✓ Is the predominant material non-cotton, non-man-made fiber, non-wool, non-silk?
✓ Are accurate composition percentages provided?
✓ Is it confused with women's shirts?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a men's shirt should be classified under 620590? First confirm the product is a men's shirt and is woven. Then check the material: if the predominant component is cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, classify under 620520, 620530, 620510 respectively. If the predominant component is other textile materials (such as flax, ramie, hemp, etc.), classify under 620590. Note: shirts of silk or silk waste are also classified under 620590. How are blended men's shirts classified? Blended shirts are classified by predominant component. If cotton content is highest, classify under 620520; if man-made fiber content is highest, under 620530; if wool or fine animal hair content is highest, under 620510; if other textile material content is highest, under 620590. Accurate composition percentages must be provided. Can knitted men's shirts be classified under 620590? No. 620590 applies only to woven men's shirts. Knitted or crocheted men's shirts should be classified under 610510. Which code are boys' shirts classified under? Boys' shirts are also classified under 6205, subdivided by material. If made of other textile materials, they are classified under 620590. How to check the tariff rate for 620590? Tariff rates change; it is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or consult a professional customs broker. Usually, information such as commodity code, country of origin, and trade mode is required. How should material composition be filled in during declaration? List in detail all types of textile materials and their percentages, such as "linen 55%, cotton 45%." If it is 100% single material, indicate directly. Composition percentages affect classification and must be accurate. What is the main difference between 620590 and 620520? The main difference is the material: 620520 is of cotton, 620590 is of other textile materials. If cotton content exceeds 50%, classify under 620520; if other textile material content is highest, classify under 620590. What declaration elements are required for importing men's shirts? Usually required: product name, brand type, material composition, weaving method, style, brand, article number, declaration unit, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance.
Q: How to determine whether a men's shirt should be classified under 620590?
A: First confirm the product is a men's shirt and is woven. Then check the material: if the predominant component is cotton, man-made fibers, wool or fine animal hair, classify under 620520, 620530, 620510 respectively. If the predominant component is other textile materials (such as flax, ramie, hemp, etc.), classify under 620590. Note: shirts of silk or silk waste are also classified under 620590.
Q: How are blended men's shirts classified?
A: Blended shirts are classified by predominant component. If cotton content is highest, classify under 620520; if man-made fiber content is highest, under 620530; if wool or fine animal hair content is highest, under 620510; if other textile material content is highest, under 620590. Accurate composition percentages must be provided.
Q: Can knitted men's shirts be classified under 620590?
A: No. 620590 applies only to woven men's shirts. Knitted or crocheted men's shirts should be classified under 610510.
Q: Which code are boys' shirts classified under?
A: Boys' shirts are also classified under 6205, subdivided by material. If made of other textile materials, they are classified under 620590.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 620590?
A: Tariff rates change; it is recommended to check the latest rates through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or consult a professional customs broker. Usually, information such as commodity code, country of origin, and trade mode is required.
Q: How should material composition be filled in during declaration?
A: List in detail all types of textile materials and their percentages, such as "linen 55%, cotton 45%." If it is 100% single material, indicate directly. Composition percentages affect classification and must be accurate.
Q: What is the main difference between 620590 and 620520?
A: The main difference is the material: 620520 is of cotton, 620590 is of other textile materials. If cotton content exceeds 50%, classify under 620520; if other textile material content is highest, classify under 620590.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing men's shirts?
A: Usually required: product name, brand type, material composition, weaving method, style, brand, article number, declaration unit, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to consult a customs broker in advance.
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