Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabric. This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, bras, panties, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and medical garments (Chapter 30). Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' singlets, vests, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of woven fabric. These articles are usually worn next to the skin, but exclude bras (6212), sanitary towels (9619), etc. First 2 digits 62: Garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 08: Women's or girls' singlets, vests, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. Digits 5-6, 11: Of man-made fibres. Therefore 620811 refers to women's panties (briefs or panties) of man-made fibres. The product is women's panties of man-made fibres, made of woven fabric, conforming to Chapter 62 for non-knitted garments. Heading 6208 explicitly includes women's panties, and man-made fibre material corresponds to subheading 620811. If knitted, it would be classified under 6108; if cotton, under 620821.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., garments made of woven fabric. This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, underwear, pajamas, bras, panties, etc., but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) and medical garments (Chapter 30).
Heading
Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' singlets, vests, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of woven fabric. These articles are usually worn next to the skin, but exclude bras (6212), sanitary towels (9619), etc.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 62: Garments and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 08: Women's or girls' singlets, vests, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. Digits 5-6, 11: Of man-made fibres. Therefore 620811 refers to women's panties (briefs or panties) of man-made fibres.
Classification Basis
The product is women's panties of man-made fibres, made of woven fabric, conforming to Chapter 62 for non-knitted garments. Heading 6208 explicitly includes women's panties, and man-made fibre material corresponds to subheading 620811. If knitted, it would be classified under 6108; if cotton, under 620821.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately describe the product attributes, such as 'women's panties of man-made fibres'. Weaving Method: Indicate whether it is woven or knitted. This code is woven, and 'woven' must be clearly declared. Material Composition: Declare the main fibre composition and content of the fabric, such as '100% polyester' or '95% nylon 5% spandex'. Brand: Declare the brand name of the goods; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Style: Describe the specific style of the panties, such as briefs, boyshorts, thongs, etc. Applicable Gender: Clearly indicate women's; this code applies only to women's or girls'. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging method, such as 'each piece individually packaged' or 'packed per dozen', and the quantity per package. Article Number: Declare the manufacturer's article number or SKU of the goods for easy identification. Product Name: Women's panties of man-made fibres; Weaving Method: Woven; Material Composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Brand: ABC; Style: Briefs; Applicable Gender: Women's; Packaging Specifications: Each piece individually packaged, 100 pieces per carton; Article Number: W12345. Mistakenly declaring woven as knitted, resulting in incorrect classification under 6108. Material composition only writing 'man-made fibres' without specifying the specific type and proportion. Ignoring style description, not distinguishing briefs, boyshorts, etc.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately describe the product attributes, such as 'women's panties of man-made fibres'.
⚠️ Only writing 'women's panties' without indicating man-made fibres, or incorrectly writing 'knitted panties'.
Weaving Method
Indicate whether it is woven or knitted. This code is woven, and 'woven' must be clearly declared.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring woven as knitted, resulting in classification under Chapter 61.
Material Composition
Declare the main fibre composition and content of the fabric, such as '100% polyester' or '95% nylon 5% spandex'.
⚠️ Only writing 'man-made fibres' without specifying the specific type and proportion, or ignoring elastic fibres such as spandex.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the goods; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ False or omitted brand declaration, affecting customs protection of intellectual property rights.
Style
Describe the specific style of the panties, such as briefs, boyshorts, thongs, etc.
⚠️ Not distinguishing styles, generally writing 'panties', which may lead to classification disputes.
Applicable Gender
Clearly indicate women's; this code applies only to women's or girls'.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring as men's, which should be classified under 6207.
Packaging Specifications
Declare the packaging method, such as 'each piece individually packaged' or 'packed per dozen', and the quantity per package.
⚠️ Unclear packaging specifications description, affecting customs inspection and statistics.
Article Number
Declare the manufacturer's article number or SKU of the goods for easy identification.
⚠️ Missing article number or inconsistent with the actual goods.
Example: Product Name: Women's panties of man-made fibres; Weaving Method: Woven; Material Composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex; Brand: ABC; Style: Briefs; Applicable Gender: Women's; Packaging Specifications: Each piece individually packaged, 100 pieces per carton; Article Number: W12345.
Common Mistakes:
Mistakenly declaring woven as knitted, resulting in incorrect classification under 6108.
Material composition only writing 'man-made fibres' without specifying the specific type and proportion.
Ignoring style description, not distinguishing briefs, boyshorts, etc.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender: women's or girls'; 3) Category: panties (briefs or panties); 4) Material: of man-made fibres. Also need to exclude bras (6212), corsets (6212), and knitted panties (6108). 610821 Women's knitted panties of cotton: Weaving method is knitted, material is cotton, classified under Chapter 61. 610822 Women's knitted panties of man-made fibres: Weaving method is knitted, material is man-made fibres, classified under Chapter 61. 620821 Women's woven panties of cotton: Material is cotton, weaving method is woven, classified under 6208 but different subheading. 620819 Women's woven panties of other textile materials: Material is neither man-made fibres nor cotton, such as silk, wool, etc. 621210 Bras: Different category; bras are classified under 6212 regardless of material. Confirm whether the weaving method is woven? Confirm whether the material is man-made fibres? Confirm whether it is for women's or girls'? Confirm whether it is panties (not bras, not pajamas)? Confirm whether the declaration elements such as brand and style are complete?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Weaving method: must be woven (not knitted); 2) Gender: women's or girls'; 3) Category: panties (briefs or panties); 4) Material: of man-made fibres. Also need to exclude bras (6212), corsets (6212), and knitted panties (6108).
Confused Codes:
610821 - Women's knitted panties of cotton
Weaving method is knitted, material is cotton, classified under Chapter 61.
610822 - Women's knitted panties of man-made fibres
Weaving method is knitted, material is man-made fibres, classified under Chapter 61.
620821 - Women's woven panties of cotton
Material is cotton, weaving method is woven, classified under 6208 but different subheading.
620819 - Women's woven panties of other textile materials
Material is neither man-made fibres nor cotton, such as silk, wool, etc.
621210 - Bras
Different category; bras are classified under 6212 regardless of material.
Self-Check:
✓ Confirm whether the weaving method is woven?
✓ Confirm whether the material is man-made fibres?
✓ Confirm whether it is for women's or girls'?
✓ Confirm whether it is panties (not bras, not pajamas)?
✓ Confirm whether the declaration elements such as brand and style are complete?
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish woven and knitted panties? Woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, with a tight structure, no elasticity or low elasticity; knitted fabric is made by interlooping yarns, with elasticity and easy to unravel. You can check the fabric texture or ask the manufacturer. Woven is classified under Chapter 62, knitted under Chapter 61. Does the HS code for women's panties of man-made fibres apply to girls? Yes, 620811 covers women's and girls' panties. However, if for infants (usually referring to height 86cm and below), it should be classified under 6111. If the panties contain spandex, are they still classified under 620811? Yes, as long as the man-made fibre content exceeds 50% (or determined by the main material), it is still classified under 620811. However, the spandex proportion must be indicated in the declaration. Does lace trim on the panties affect classification? No, as long as the main fabric is woven man-made fibres, it is still classified under 620811. If the lace is knitted but only decorative, it does not change the overall classification. How to check the import tariff rate for 620811? You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering the HS code and country of origin to check MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. Rates may change, subject to the latest publication. How to fill in the brand in the declaration? Fill in the product brand truthfully; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. If produced under authorization, a brand authorization letter is required. If the brand involves intellectual property, customs will verify. Is it mandatory to declare the packaging specifications of panties? Yes, packaging specifications are one of the declaration elements, and the packaging method per piece and quantity per carton must be indicated for customs statistics and inspection. If the panties are packaged as a set (e.g., three-pack), how to declare? Still declare as individual panties, indicate 'three-pack' or 'set' in the packaging specifications, and indicate the total quantity. Classification remains unchanged.
Q: How to distinguish woven and knitted panties?
A: Woven fabric is interwoven with warp and weft yarns, with a tight structure, no elasticity or low elasticity; knitted fabric is made by interlooping yarns, with elasticity and easy to unravel. You can check the fabric texture or ask the manufacturer. Woven is classified under Chapter 62, knitted under Chapter 61.
Q: Does the HS code for women's panties of man-made fibres apply to girls?
A: Yes, 620811 covers women's and girls' panties. However, if for infants (usually referring to height 86cm and below), it should be classified under 6111.
Q: If the panties contain spandex, are they still classified under 620811?
A: Yes, as long as the man-made fibre content exceeds 50% (or determined by the main material), it is still classified under 620811. However, the spandex proportion must be indicated in the declaration.
Q: Does lace trim on the panties affect classification?
A: No, as long as the main fabric is woven man-made fibres, it is still classified under 620811. If the lace is knitted but only decorative, it does not change the overall classification.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 620811?
A: You can check through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering the HS code and country of origin to check MFN rates, agreement rates, etc. Rates may change, subject to the latest publication.
Q: How to fill in the brand in the declaration?
A: Fill in the product brand truthfully; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. If produced under authorization, a brand authorization letter is required. If the brand involves intellectual property, customs will verify.
Q: Is it mandatory to declare the packaging specifications of panties?
A: Yes, packaging specifications are one of the declaration elements, and the packaging method per piece and quantity per carton must be indicated for customs statistics and inspection.
Q: If the panties are packaged as a set (e.g., three-pack), how to declare?
A: Still declare as individual panties, indicate 'three-pack' or 'set' in the packaging specifications, and indicate the total quantity. Classification remains unchanged.
⚠️ 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.