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, skirts, trousers, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as wadded articles and leather garments. The headings within the chapter are subdivided by garment type and gender, making it the core chapter for customs classification of woven garments. Heading 6206 specifically covers women's or girls' blouses, shirts, shirt-blouses, etc., excluding knitted or crocheted articles. This heading is subdivided by fiber material into subheadings, including of cotton, of man-made fibers, of other textile materials, etc. Women's shirts of man-made fibers are commonly traded goods in international trade, and attention must be paid to distinguishing them from men's shirts (6205) and women's tops (such as 6204). Code 620640 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62 (garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted); digits 3-4 "06" represent heading 6206 (women's or girls' blouses, shirts, shirt-blouses, etc.); digits 5-6 "40" represent subheading 620640, specifically women's shirts of man-made fibers. If of cotton, it would be classified under 620630; if of other textile materials, under 620690. Digits 5-6 are the key level for material subdivision. The goods are women's shirts made of man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, etc.), not knitted or crocheted, and therefore classified under 620640. If knitted, they would be classified under 6106; if of cotton, under 620630; if men's, under 6205. Correct classification requires simultaneously satisfying four conditions: woven, women's, shirt style, and man-made fiber material.

Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "women's shirts of man-made fibers". Brand Type: Fill in the brand name (if no brand, write "no brand"), and whether it is a well-known brand. 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. Material Composition: List in detail the type of man-made fiber and its percentage content, such as "65% polyester, 35% cotton". Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" or "woven fabric" to distinguish from knitted. Style: Describe the specific style of the shirt, such as "long-sleeved, with collar, front opening, with buttons". Brand (Chinese and Foreign): Provide the brand name in Chinese and foreign languages; if no brand, fill in "none". Article Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or exporter's article number for identification. Product Name: Women's shirts of man-made fibers; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: No preferential tariff; Material Composition: 100% polyester; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Long-sleeved, with collar, front opening, with buttons; Brand: None; Article Number: WBL2024-01. Mistakenly classifying women's shirts of man-made fibers as of cotton (620630) or of other materials (620690); the composition proportions must be verified. Confusing woven with knitted; if knitted, they should be classified under 6106, not 6206. Ignoring style details; if collarless and buttonless, they may be classified as blouses or tops rather than shirts.

Core classification criteria: 1) Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted or crocheted); 2) Gender: women's or girls'; 3) Garment type: shirts, blouses or shirt-blouses; 4) Material: of man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.). Reference must also be made to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes to ensure compliance with the subheading terms. If the material is blended, classify according to the predominant component. 620630 Women's shirts of cotton: Material is cotton, whereas 620640 is of man-made fibers. If blended with man-made fibers and cotton, determine by predominant component. 610610 Women's shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted: Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, whereas 620640 is woven. 620520 Men's shirts of cotton: Gender is men's, whereas 620640 is women's. 620690 Women's shirts of other textile materials: Material is other textile materials (such as silk, linen, etc.), whereas 620640 is of man-made fibers. 620444 Women's dresses of man-made fibers: Garment type is dresses, whereas 620640 is shirts. Is it woven (not knitted)? Is it women's (not men's)? Is it shirt style (with collar, front opening, etc.)? Is the material man-made fiber (such as polyester, nylon)? Are the composition proportions accurately declared?

How to determine whether a women's top is a shirt or a blouse? A shirt usually has a collar, front opening, cuffs, and buttons on the front placket; a blouse generally refers to a loose-fitting top with no collar or a simple collar. In customs classification, if it has shirt characteristics (such as collar, placket, cuffs), it should be classified under the shirt subheading. If the style is ambiguous, it is recommended to provide physical pictures or samples for customs determination. How to classify women's shirts blended with man-made fibers and cotton? According to the notes to the Import and Export Tariff, blended garments are classified according to the textile material with the greatest weight. If the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, classify under 620640; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, classify under 620630. If the components are equal, according to the principle of classification from the last, classify under 620640. Can knitted women's shirts be classified under 620640? No. 620640 only applies to woven women's shirts. Knitted or crocheted women's shirts should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically 6106 (women's shirts, knitted or crocheted). Be sure to indicate the weaving method at the time of declaration. Are girls' shirts classified the same as women's shirts? Yes, heading 6206 covers women's and girls' shirts. However, note that if they are babies' garments (generally referring to height below 86 cm), they should be classified under the babies' garments subheading of Chapter 61 or 62, determined specifically by the weaving method. How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 620640? The MFN rate, general rate, etc. can be inquired through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the Import and Export Tariff. Customs classification advance rulings or consulting a customs broker can also be used. Note that tariff rates are adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest tariff. How to fill in the brand type at the time of declaration? Brand types are divided into "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "domestic acquired brand", "foreign brand (OEM production)", "foreign brand (other)", etc. Check according to the actual situation and fill in the brand name. If it is OEM production, it must be indicated. To what extent should the material composition of shirts be declared? The specific type of man-made fiber (such as polyester, nylon) and its percentage should be declared, as well as whether it is blended with other fibers. For example, "65% polyester, 35% cotton". Writing only "man-made fiber" does not meet the standard and may lead to classification errors or rejection. If the shirt has embroidery or decoration, will it affect classification? Usually not, unless the decoration constitutes the main characteristic of the garment (such as heavy bead embroidery making the garment a handicraft). General embroidery and printing are still classified as shirts. However, if the decoration causes the garment to have characteristics of other headings, reconsideration is required.