Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes men's, women's and children's outerwear, suits, shirts, underwear, nightwear, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61), as well as quilted articles, leather garments, etc. The headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, such as 6205 for men's shirts and 6206 for women's shirts. Heading 6206 specifically covers women's shirts (including girls' shirts), i.e., woven shirts not knitted or crocheted. A shirt generally refers to a close-fitting or outer garment with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening, distinguished from blouses, T-shirts, etc. Under this heading, subheadings are further divided by fiber material, such as of cotton, of man-made fibers, of other textile materials, etc. Code 620690 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits "06" represent heading 6206: women's shirts. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 620690: women's shirts of other textile materials. Here "90" is a residual subheading covering all textile materials other than those specifically named such as cotton (620630) and man-made fibers (620640), such as silk, wool, flax, regenerated fibers, etc. The goods are women's shirts, and the material is not cotton or man-made fibers, so they are classified under 620690. If they were knitted shirts, they should be classified under Chapter 61; if they were men's shirts, they should be classified under 6205; if they were cotton or man-made fiber women's shirts, they would be classified under 620630 or 620640 respectively. 620690 is the residual code for women's shirts of other textile materials.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabrics. This chapter includes men's, women's and children's outerwear, suits, shirts, underwear, nightwear, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61), as well as quilted articles, leather garments, etc. The headings within the chapter are divided by garment type and gender, such as 6205 for men's shirts and 6206 for women's shirts.
Heading
Heading 6206 specifically covers women's shirts (including girls' shirts), i.e., woven shirts not knitted or crocheted. A shirt generally refers to a close-fitting or outer garment with a collar, sleeves, and a front opening, distinguished from blouses, T-shirts, etc. Under this heading, subheadings are further divided by fiber material, such as of cotton, of man-made fibers, of other textile materials, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 620690 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits "06" represent heading 6206: women's shirts. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 620690: women's shirts of other textile materials. Here "90" is a residual subheading covering all textile materials other than those specifically named such as cotton (620630) and man-made fibers (620640), such as silk, wool, flax, regenerated fibers, etc.
Classification Basis
The goods are women's shirts, and the material is not cotton or man-made fibers, so they are classified under 620690. If they were knitted shirts, they should be classified under Chapter 61; if they were men's shirts, they should be classified under 6205; if they were cotton or man-made fiber women's shirts, they would be classified under 620630 or 620640 respectively. 620690 is the residual code for women's shirts of other textile materials.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "women's shirt" or "women's woven shirt", which must be consistent with the actual goods. Brand Type: Fill in the brand name or "no brand", such as "ZARA" or "no brand". Export Preference Status: Fill in "export goods enjoy preferential tariff in the final destination country" or "do not enjoy" according to the actual trade situation. Material (Fiber Composition): List the fabric fiber composition and proportions in detail, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fiber". Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" (not knitted or crocheted) to distinguish from Chapter 61. Style: Describe the shirt style, such as "long sleeves, collared, front opening". Brand (Chinese and Foreign Name): Fill in the Chinese and foreign names of the brand, such as "飒拉 ZARA". Article Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or seller's article number, such as "ABC123". Product Name: women's woven shirt; Brand Type: ZARA; Export Preference Status: do not enjoy; Material: 55% flax 45% viscose fiber; Weaving Method: woven; Style: long sleeves, collared, front opening; Brand: 飒拉 ZARA; Article Number: ABC123. Mistakenly classifying knitted shirts under 620690, when they should actually be classified under Chapter 61. Material declaration is not specific, writing only "other textile materials" without listing composition and proportions. Style description is unclear, making it impossible to distinguish shirts from blouses, T-shirts, etc.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "women's shirt" or "women's woven shirt", which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Writing only "shirt" without indicating women's, or mistakenly writing "women's top".
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name or "no brand", such as "ZARA" or "no brand".
⚠️ The brand does not match the actual goods, or the brand type is not declared.
Export Preference Status
Fill in "export goods enjoy preferential tariff in the final destination country" or "do not enjoy" according to the actual trade situation.
⚠️ Incorrectly checking the preference status, leading to subsequent verification issues.
Material (Fiber Composition)
List the fabric fiber composition and proportions in detail, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fiber".
⚠️ Writing only "blended" without specifying the specific composition and proportions.
Weaving Method
Indicate "woven" (not knitted or crocheted) to distinguish from Chapter 61.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing "knitted", leading to classification errors.
Style
Describe the shirt style, such as "long sleeves, collared, front opening".
⚠️ Unclear style description, making it impossible to determine whether it is a shirt.
Brand (Chinese and Foreign Name)
Fill in the Chinese and foreign names of the brand, such as "飒拉 ZARA".
⚠️ Filling in only the foreign name or only the Chinese name.
Article Number
Fill in the manufacturer's or seller's article number, such as "ABC123".
⚠️ The article number does not match the actual goods or is missing.
Example： Product Name: women's woven shirt; Brand Type: ZARA; Export Preference Status: do not enjoy; Material: 55% flax 45% viscose fiber; Weaving Method: woven; Style: long sleeves, collared, front opening; Brand: 飒拉 ZARA; Article Number: ABC123.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying knitted shirts under 620690, when they should actually be classified under Chapter 61.
Material declaration is not specific, writing only "other textile materials" without listing composition and proportions.
Style description is unclear, making it impossible to distinguish shirts from blouses, T-shirts, etc.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the goods are women's shirts; 2) not knitted or crocheted (i.e., woven); 3) the textile material used is not cotton or man-made fibers. According to the notes to Chapter 62 and the subheading structure of the Import and Export Tariff, women's shirts are subdivided by material, and those of other textile materials are classified under 620690. Attention should be paid to the definition of a shirt: generally collared, sleeved, and front-opening, distinguished from collarless and sleeveless blouses. 620630 Women's shirts of cotton: The material is cotton, whereas 620690 is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers). 620640 Women's shirts of man-made fibers: The material is man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon), whereas 620690 is other materials. 610690 Women's shirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted: The weaving method is knitted or crocheted, whereas 620690 is woven. 620520 Men's shirts of cotton: The gender is men's, whereas 620690 is women's. 620590 Men's shirts of other textile materials: The gender is men's, and the material is other textile materials. Is it a women's shirt? Is it not knitted or crocheted (woven)? Is the material not cotton and not man-made fibers? Does it have a collar, sleeves, and a front opening? Are declaration elements such as brand and article number complete?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the goods are women's shirts; 2) not knitted or crocheted (i.e., woven); 3) the textile material used is not cotton or man-made fibers. According to the notes to Chapter 62 and the subheading structure of the Import and Export Tariff, women's shirts are subdivided by material, and those of other textile materials are classified under 620690. Attention should be paid to the definition of a shirt: generally collared, sleeved, and front-opening, distinguished from collarless and sleeveless blouses.
Confused Codes：
620630 - Women's shirts of cotton
The material is cotton, whereas 620690 is other textile materials (not cotton, not man-made fibers).
620640 - Women's shirts of man-made fibers
The material is man-made fibers (such as polyester, nylon), whereas 620690 is other materials.
610690 - Women's shirts of other textile materials, knitted or crocheted
The weaving method is knitted or crocheted, whereas 620690 is woven.
620520 - Men's shirts of cotton
The gender is men's, whereas 620690 is women's.
620590 - Men's shirts of other textile materials
The gender is men's, and the material is other textile materials.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a women's shirt?
✓ Is it not knitted or crocheted (woven)?
✓ Is the material not cotton and not man-made fibers?
✓ Does it have a collar, sleeves, and a front opening?
✓ Are declaration elements such as brand and article number complete?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a women's top is a shirt or a blouse? A shirt generally has a collar, sleeves, and a front opening, and is woven; a blouse generally has no collar or a simple collar shape and may be pullover style. If it meets the characteristics of a shirt, it should be classified under 6206; if it is pullover and collarless, it may be classified under 6110 or 6204, etc. If a women's shirt fabric is 50% cotton and 50% flax, which code should it be classified under? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if the proportions of cotton and flax are the same, the principle of classification by the last heading in numerical order applies, and flax belongs to other textile materials, so it should be classified under 620690. However, if the cotton proportion exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620630. Can knitted women's shirts be classified under 620690? No. Knitted or crocheted garments should be classified under Chapter 61, such as 6106. 620690 applies only to woven women's shirts that are not knitted or crocheted. What is the export tax rebate rate for 620690? The export tax rebate rate is adjusted according to national policy. It is recommended to consult the latest Export Tax Rebate Rate Database or consult the local customs. Usually, it can be queried by HS code on the electronic tax bureau or customs website. How should the material be filled in during declaration? The fiber composition and proportions should be listed in detail, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fiber". Do not write only "blended" or "other textile materials", otherwise it may lead to classification disputes or rejection. What is the difference between 620690 and 620640? 620640 is women's shirts of man-made fibers, and 620690 is of other textile materials (such as silk, wool, flax, regenerated fibers, etc.). The key difference lies in the fabric composition. If the man-made fiber proportion exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620640. What should be noted in the style description of women's shirts? It should describe whether there is a collar, sleeve length, opening method, etc., to prove that it is a shirt. For example, "long sleeves, collared, front opening". Avoid using vague words such as "top". If a women's shirt contains embroidery or lace, will it affect classification? Generally no, unless the embroidery constitutes the main characteristic and the material is special. However, if the embroidery makes the fabric "decorative" and not the main function, it is still classified as a shirt. It must be ensured that the weaving method is woven.
Q: How to determine whether a women's top is a shirt or a blouse?
A: A shirt generally has a collar, sleeves, and a front opening, and is woven; a blouse generally has no collar or a simple collar shape and may be pullover style. If it meets the characteristics of a shirt, it should be classified under 6206; if it is pullover and collarless, it may be classified under 6110 or 6204, etc.
Q: If a women's shirt fabric is 50% cotton and 50% flax, which code should it be classified under?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if the proportions of cotton and flax are the same, the principle of classification by the last heading in numerical order applies, and flax belongs to other textile materials, so it should be classified under 620690. However, if the cotton proportion exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620630.
Q: Can knitted women's shirts be classified under 620690?
A: No. Knitted or crocheted garments should be classified under Chapter 61, such as 6106. 620690 applies only to woven women's shirts that are not knitted or crocheted.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 620690?
A: The export tax rebate rate is adjusted according to national policy. It is recommended to consult the latest Export Tax Rebate Rate Database or consult the local customs. Usually, it can be queried by HS code on the electronic tax bureau or customs website.
Q: How should the material be filled in during declaration?
A: The fiber composition and proportions should be listed in detail, such as "55% flax 45% viscose fiber". Do not write only "blended" or "other textile materials", otherwise it may lead to classification disputes or rejection.
Q: What is the difference between 620690 and 620640?
A: 620640 is women's shirts of man-made fibers, and 620690 is of other textile materials (such as silk, wool, flax, regenerated fibers, etc.). The key difference lies in the fabric composition. If the man-made fiber proportion exceeds 50%, it should be classified under 620640.
Q: What should be noted in the style description of women's shirts?
A: It should describe whether there is a collar, sleeve length, opening method, etc., to prove that it is a shirt. For example, "long sleeves, collared, front opening". Avoid using vague words such as "top".
Q: If a women's shirt contains embroidery or lace, will it affect classification?
A: Generally no, unless the embroidery constitutes the main characteristic and the material is special. However, if the embroidery makes the fabric "decorative" and not the main function, it is still classified as a shirt. It must be ensured that the weaving method is woven.
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