Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made from woven fabrics (such as plain weave, twill, satin, and other woven fabrics). This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, brassieres, girdles, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (classified under Chapter 61) as well as wadding articles (Chapter 58) or leather garments (Chapter 42). The key distinguishing point is the method of construction: woven fabrics go to Chapter 62, knitted go to Chapter 61. Heading 6207 covers men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of woven fabrics. Specifically includes underpants, briefs, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. Note that knitted or crocheted articles of the same kind are classified under heading 6107. Under this heading, goods are further subdivided by material (cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials) and specific style (underpants, pajamas, etc.). Code 620711 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits '62' represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 '07' represent heading 6207: men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. Digits 5-6 '11' represent subheading 620711: men's underpants and briefs of cotton. Among these, the 5th digit '1' indicates the material is cotton, and the 6th digit '1' indicates the specific article is underpants and briefs. This subheading covers only men's woven cotton underpants, excluding knitted underpants (classified under 610711) or man-made fiber underpants (classified under 620712). The product is men's cotton underpants, made of woven cotton fabric, conforming to the scope of Chapter 62 'not knitted or crocheted.' Heading 6207 explicitly lists men's underpants, and subheading 620711 specifically refers to cotton. Therefore, it is not classified under knitted (Chapter 61) or man-made fiber underpants (620712), nor under women's underpants (6208) or children's garments (which must be determined based on size and style).
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made from woven fabrics (such as plain weave, twill, satin, and other woven fabrics). This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, brassieres, girdles, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (classified under Chapter 61) as well as wadding articles (Chapter 58) or leather garments (Chapter 42). The key distinguishing point is the method of construction: woven fabrics go to Chapter 62, knitted go to Chapter 61.
Heading
Heading 6207 covers men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of woven fabrics. Specifically includes underpants, briefs, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. Note that knitted or crocheted articles of the same kind are classified under heading 6107. Under this heading, goods are further subdivided by material (cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials) and specific style (underpants, pajamas, etc.).
Digit Breakdown
Code 620711 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits '62' represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4 '07' represent heading 6207: men's or boys' singlets and other undershirts, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. Digits 5-6 '11' represent subheading 620711: men's underpants and briefs of cotton. Among these, the 5th digit '1' indicates the material is cotton, and the 6th digit '1' indicates the specific article is underpants and briefs. This subheading covers only men's woven cotton underpants, excluding knitted underpants (classified under 610711) or man-made fiber underpants (classified under 620712).
Classification Basis
The product is men's cotton underpants, made of woven cotton fabric, conforming to the scope of Chapter 62 'not knitted or crocheted.' Heading 6207 explicitly lists men's underpants, and subheading 620711 specifically refers to cotton. Therefore, it is not classified under knitted (Chapter 61) or man-made fiber underpants (620712), nor under women's underpants (6208) or children's garments (which must be determined based on size and style).
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'cotton men's underpants' or 'Men's cotton underwear.' Brand Type: Fill in the brand name or 'no brand'; if OEM, indicate 'OEM' and the brand owner. Export Preference Status: Fill in whether preferential tariff treatment applies according to trade agreements, such as 'no preference' or 'preference' with the agreement name indicated. Composition Content: List each component by weight percentage, such as 'cotton 95%, spandex 5%,' which must be consistent with the test report. Weaving Method: Indicate 'woven' or 'knitted'; this is the key to distinguishing Chapter 62 from Chapter 61. Style: Specifically describe the style of the underpants, such as 'briefs,' 'boxer shorts,' etc., which affects subheading subdivision. Brand: Fill in the actual brand; if no brand, fill in 'none.' Article Number: Fill in the product number of the manufacturer or exporter for customs verification. Product Name: Men's cotton underpants; Brand Type: No brand; Export Preference Status: No preference; Composition Content: Cotton 95%, Spandex 5%; Weaving Method: Woven; Style: Briefs; Brand: None; Article Number: MN-2024-001. Mistakenly classifying knitted underpants under 620711, when they should actually be classified under 610711. False declaration of composition content, such as declaring pure cotton when actually containing man-made fibers, leading to classification errors. Unclear style description; briefs and boxer shorts are classified differently, and boxer shorts may be classified under 620719.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'cotton men's underpants' or 'Men's cotton underwear.'
⚠️ Writing only 'underpants' without indicating material and gender, or incorrectly writing 'knitted underpants,' leading to classification errors.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand name or 'no brand'; if OEM, indicate 'OEM' and the brand owner.
⚠️ Omitting the brand leading to intellectual property risks, or the brand not matching the actual product.
Export Preference Status
Fill in whether preferential tariff treatment applies according to trade agreements, such as 'no preference' or 'preference' with the agreement name indicated.
⚠️ Failing to fill in according to actual trade conditions, resulting in inability to enjoy preferences or non-compliance.
Composition Content
List each component by weight percentage, such as 'cotton 95%, spandex 5%,' which must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Writing only 'pure cotton' but actually containing man-made fibers, or failing to list main components in order.
Weaving Method
Indicate 'woven' or 'knitted'; this is the key to distinguishing Chapter 62 from Chapter 61.
⚠️ Misreporting woven as knitted, leading to classification errors and tariff differences.
Style
Specifically describe the style of the underpants, such as 'briefs,' 'boxer shorts,' etc., which affects subheading subdivision.
⚠️ Vaguely writing 'underpants' without distinguishing briefs from boxer shorts (boxer shorts may be classified under other subheadings).
Brand
Fill in the actual brand; if no brand, fill in 'none.'
⚠️ Confusing with brand type, or incomplete filling.
Article Number
Fill in the product number of the manufacturer or exporter for customs verification.
⚠️ Article number not matching the actual product or missing.
Mistakenly classifying knitted underpants under 620711, when they should actually be classified under 610711.
False declaration of composition content, such as declaring pure cotton when actually containing man-made fibers, leading to classification errors.
Unclear style description; briefs and boxer shorts are classified differently, and boxer shorts may be classified under 620719.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), otherwise classified under Chapter 61; 2) Gender is men's; women's is classified under 6208; 3) Material is cotton; man-made fibers are classified under 620712, other textile materials under 620719; 4) Style is underpants or briefs; pajamas, etc. are classified under 620721, etc. Reference should also be made to the subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff and customs classification decisions. 610711 Knitted cotton men's underpants: Different weaving method: 610711 is knitted, 620711 is woven. Knitted fabrics are elastic with a loop structure; woven fabrics are interwoven warp and weft. 620712 Man-made fiber men's underpants: Different material: 620712 is man-made fiber, 620711 is cotton. Man-made fibers include polyester, nylon, etc., and must be determined based on composition content. 620719 Men's underpants of other textile materials: Different material: 620719 is other textile materials besides cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, wool, etc. 620791 Cotton men's other underwear: Different style: 620791 covers singlets, bathrobes, etc., while 620711 specifically refers to underpants and briefs. 620821 Cotton women's underpants: Different gender: 620821 is women's, 620711 is men's. Must be distinguished based on style, size, etc. Is it woven? Knitted should be classified under Chapter 61. Is it men's? Women's is classified under 6208. Is the material cotton? Man-made fibers are classified under 620712. Is the style underpants or briefs? Is the composition content accurate?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The weaving method must be woven (not knitted or crocheted), otherwise classified under Chapter 61; 2) Gender is men's; women's is classified under 6208; 3) Material is cotton; man-made fibers are classified under 620712, other textile materials under 620719; 4) Style is underpants or briefs; pajamas, etc. are classified under 620721, etc. Reference should also be made to the subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff and customs classification decisions.
Confused Codes：
610711 - Knitted cotton men's underpants
Different weaving method: 610711 is knitted, 620711 is woven. Knitted fabrics are elastic with a loop structure; woven fabrics are interwoven warp and weft.
620712 - Man-made fiber men's underpants
Different material: 620712 is man-made fiber, 620711 is cotton. Man-made fibers include polyester, nylon, etc., and must be determined based on composition content.
620719 - Men's underpants of other textile materials
Different material: 620719 is other textile materials besides cotton and man-made fibers, such as silk, wool, etc.
620791 - Cotton men's other underwear
Different style: 620791 covers singlets, bathrobes, etc., while 620711 specifically refers to underpants and briefs.
620821 - Cotton women's underpants
Different gender: 620821 is women's, 620711 is men's. Must be distinguished based on style, size, etc.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it woven? Knitted should be classified under Chapter 61.
✓ Is it men's? Women's is classified under 6208.
✓ Is the material cotton? Man-made fibers are classified under 620712.
✓ Is the style underpants or briefs?
✓ Is the composition content accurate?
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish knitted from woven underpants? Knitted underpants are made by interlocking loops, have good elasticity, and are commonly used for close-fitting garments; woven underpants are made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, have a stable structure, and are non-elastic or slightly elastic. This can be observed by the fabric texture: knitted has V-shaped loops, woven has cross intersections. For classification, knitted goes to 610711, woven goes to 620711. Do cotton men's underpants containing a small amount of spandex affect classification? According to the General Rules for Interpretation, composition content is calculated by weight. If cotton content is the highest, it is still classified as cotton, under 620711. However, if man-made fiber content exceeds cotton, it is classified under 620712. The composition percentages must be truthfully declared. Which code should boys' underpants be classified under? Heading 6207 covers men's and boys' underpants. If woven cotton, they are also classified under 620711. However, note that children's garment sizes are usually divided by height; if they meet the definition of children's garments, they are still classified under 620711, as there is no separate children's subheading. Does the packaging method of underpants affect classification? No. Classification is based on the inherent attributes of the goods, such as material, weaving method, style, etc. Retail packaging or bulk packaging does not change the HS code. However, if in a retail set, it may be classified as a set. How to check the import tariff rate for 620711? Tariff rates are dynamically adjusted; consult the latest Import and Export Tariff or customs database. This can be checked through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Also pay attention to free trade agreement rates, if applicable. Is it acceptable to fill in 'none' for the brand during declaration? If the product indeed has no brand, 'no brand' may be filled in. However, if it is neutral packaging or OEM, it must be truthfully declared. Brand information involves intellectual property; incorrect declaration may lead to detention or penalties. What is the main difference between 620711 and 620719? The main difference is the material. 620711 is cotton, 620719 is other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.). If cotton is blended with other materials, classify according to the main component. How does the style of underpants affect classification? 620711 covers only briefs and similar underpants. Boxer shorts, if woven cotton, may be classified under 620719 (other) or 620791 (other underwear). The style must be accurately described during declaration to avoid classification errors.
Q: How to distinguish knitted from woven underpants?
A: Knitted underpants are made by interlocking loops, have good elasticity, and are commonly used for close-fitting garments; woven underpants are made by interlacing warp and weft yarns, have a stable structure, and are non-elastic or slightly elastic. This can be observed by the fabric texture: knitted has V-shaped loops, woven has cross intersections. For classification, knitted goes to 610711, woven goes to 620711.
Q: Do cotton men's underpants containing a small amount of spandex affect classification?
A: According to the General Rules for Interpretation, composition content is calculated by weight. If cotton content is the highest, it is still classified as cotton, under 620711. However, if man-made fiber content exceeds cotton, it is classified under 620712. The composition percentages must be truthfully declared.
Q: Which code should boys' underpants be classified under?
A: Heading 6207 covers men's and boys' underpants. If woven cotton, they are also classified under 620711. However, note that children's garment sizes are usually divided by height; if they meet the definition of children's garments, they are still classified under 620711, as there is no separate children's subheading.
Q: Does the packaging method of underpants affect classification?
A: No. Classification is based on the inherent attributes of the goods, such as material, weaving method, style, etc. Retail packaging or bulk packaging does not change the HS code. However, if in a retail set, it may be classified as a set.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 620711?
A: Tariff rates are dynamically adjusted; consult the latest Import and Export Tariff or customs database. This can be checked through the General Administration of Customs website, the International Trade Single Window, or professional customs declaration software. Also pay attention to free trade agreement rates, if applicable.
Q: Is it acceptable to fill in 'none' for the brand during declaration?
A: If the product indeed has no brand, 'no brand' may be filled in. However, if it is neutral packaging or OEM, it must be truthfully declared. Brand information involves intellectual property; incorrect declaration may lead to detention or penalties.
Q: What is the main difference between 620711 and 620719?
A: The main difference is the material. 620711 is cotton, 620719 is other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.). If cotton is blended with other materials, classify according to the main component.
Q: How does the style of underpants affect classification?
A: 620711 covers only briefs and similar underpants. Boxer shorts, if woven cotton, may be classified under 620719 (other) or 620791 (other underwear). The style must be accurately described during declaration to avoid classification errors.
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