Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., finished garments made from woven fabrics. This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, pajamas, underwear and other types of woven garments, but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as wadding articles, medical surgical masks and other special items. Goods of this chapter are generally further subdivided by fabric type, gender and style. Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' singlets, vests, slips, panties, briefs, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of textile materials not knitted or crocheted. This heading is subdivided by specific article type (such as pajamas, slips, etc.) and textile material type (cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials). The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits "08" represent heading 6208: women's or girls' singlets, vests, slips, panties, briefs, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits "29" represent subheading 620829: women's nightdresses and pajamas of other textile materials. Here "28" may correspond to specific materials such as cotton or man-made fibers, while "29" is a residual subheading covering women's nightdresses made of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.). The goods are women's nightdresses, not knitted or crocheted, and the material is neither cotton nor man-made fibers (if it were, it would be classified under 620821 or 620822, etc.), therefore classified under 620829. If knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610831, etc.); if men's nightdresses, under 6207; if other garments such as shirts, under 6206.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, i.e., finished garments made from woven fabrics. This chapter includes coats, suits, shirts, pajamas, underwear and other types of woven garments, but excludes knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61) as well as wadding articles, medical surgical masks and other special items. Goods of this chapter are generally further subdivided by fabric type, gender and style.
Heading
Heading 6208 covers women's or girls' singlets, vests, slips, panties, briefs, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, made of textile materials not knitted or crocheted. This heading is subdivided by specific article type (such as pajamas, slips, etc.) and textile material type (cotton, man-made fibers, other textile materials).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "62" represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. The 3rd-4th digits "08" represent heading 6208: women's or girls' singlets, vests, slips, panties, briefs, nightdresses, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles. The 5th-6th digits "29" represent subheading 620829: women's nightdresses and pajamas of other textile materials. Here "28" may correspond to specific materials such as cotton or man-made fibers, while "29" is a residual subheading covering women's nightdresses made of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.).
Classification Basis
The goods are women's nightdresses, not knitted or crocheted, and the material is neither cotton nor man-made fibers (if it were, it would be classified under 620821 or 620822, etc.), therefore classified under 620829. If knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under Chapter 61 (such as 610831, etc.); if men's nightdresses, under 6207; if other garments such as shirts, under 6206.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as "women's nightdresses" or "women's pajamas", avoiding vague generic terms. Brand Type: Fill in the brand attribute, such as "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM production)", etc. 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: Detail the fabric composition, such as "100% mulberry silk", "55% linen 45% viscose", etc., which must be consistent with the test report. Weaving Method: Indicate "woven" or "not knitted or crocheted" to distinguish Chapter 61 from Chapter 62. Style: Describe the specific style of the nightdress, such as "two-piece", "one-piece", "nightgown", etc. Brand: Fill in the actual brand name (if "no brand", fill in "none"), which must be consistent with the trademark registration certificate or authorization letter. Article Number: Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, to facilitate customs inspection and traceability. Customs declaration example:
Product Name: Women's woven pajamas
Brand Type: Foreign brand (OEM production)
Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country
Material: 100% mulberry silk
Weaving Method: Woven
Style: Two-piece
Brand: SILK LADY
Article Number: SL2024-01
Specification/Model: Women's, not knitted or crocheted
HS Code: 620829
Declaration Date: 2025-03-15 Misreporting woven nightdresses as knitted, incorrectly classified under Chapter 61. Material filled in not specifically, such as only writing "man-made fibers" but actually blended, leading to subheading errors. Ignoring brand type and export preference status, causing customs declaration rejection.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as "women's nightdresses" or "women's pajamas", avoiding vague generic terms.
⚠️ Incorrectly declared as "women's underwear" or "women's clothing", leading to classification disputes.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand attribute, such as "no brand", "domestic independent brand", "foreign brand (OEM production)", etc.
⚠️ Omitting the brand type or incorrectly filling in as "other".
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.
⚠️ Ignoring this element, leading to customs declaration rejection.
Material
Detail the fabric composition, such as "100% mulberry silk", "55% linen 45% viscose", etc., which must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Only filling in "textile material" or "blended", without specifying the specific composition and proportions.
Weaving Method
Indicate "woven" or "not knitted or crocheted" to distinguish Chapter 61 from Chapter 62.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as "knitted", leading to classification under Chapter 61.
Style
Describe the specific style of the nightdress, such as "two-piece", "one-piece", "nightgown", etc.
⚠️ Failing to distinguish nightdresses from bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles.
Brand
Fill in the actual brand name (if "no brand", fill in "none"), which must be consistent with the trademark registration certificate or authorization letter.
⚠️ Filling in the wrong brand or omitting it.
Article Number
Fill in the article number designated by the manufacturer or exporter, to facilitate customs inspection and traceability.
⚠️ Article number inconsistent with the actual goods or filled in disorderly.
Example： Customs declaration example:
Product Name: Women's woven pajamas
Brand Type: Foreign brand (OEM production)
Export Preference Status: Export goods do not enjoy preferential tariffs in the final destination country
Material: 100% mulberry silk
Weaving Method: Woven
Style: Two-piece
Brand: SILK LADY
Article Number: SL2024-01
Specification/Model: Women's, not knitted or crocheted
HS Code: 620829
Declaration Date: 2025-03-15
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting woven nightdresses as knitted, incorrectly classified under Chapter 61.
Material filled in not specifically, such as only writing "man-made fibers" but actually blended, leading to subheading errors.
Ignoring brand type and export preference status, causing customs declaration rejection.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) The goods are women's nightdresses, conforming to the description of heading 6208; 2) The weaving method is not knitted or crocheted, excluding Chapter 61; 3) The material is neither cotton nor man-made fibers (if it were, it would be classified under 620821 or 620822), therefore classified under the residual subheading for other textile materials 620829. At the same time, it is necessary to verify whether it belongs to pajamas or similar articles, excluding bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc. 620821 Women's nightdresses of cotton: Material is cotton, while 620829 is other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen). 620822 Women's nightdresses of man-made fibers: Material is man-made fibers, while 620829 is non-man-made fiber materials. 610831 Knitted or crocheted women's nightdresses of cotton: Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, classified under Chapter 61, while 620829 is woven. 620819 Women's slips, etc. of other textile materials: Goods are slips, panties, etc., not nightdresses. 620729 Men's nightdresses of other textile materials: Gender is men's, classified under 6207, while 620829 is women's. Is it not knitted or crocheted? Is it women's? Is it nightdresses or pajamas? Is the material neither cotton nor man-made fibers? Is it distinguished from bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) The goods are women's nightdresses, conforming to the description of heading 6208; 2) The weaving method is not knitted or crocheted, excluding Chapter 61; 3) The material is neither cotton nor man-made fibers (if it were, it would be classified under 620821 or 620822), therefore classified under the residual subheading for other textile materials 620829. At the same time, it is necessary to verify whether it belongs to pajamas or similar articles, excluding bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.
Confused Codes：
620821 - Women's nightdresses of cotton
Material is cotton, while 620829 is other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen).
620822 - Women's nightdresses of man-made fibers
Material is man-made fibers, while 620829 is non-man-made fiber materials.
610831 - Knitted or crocheted women's nightdresses of cotton
Weaving method is knitted or crocheted, classified under Chapter 61, while 620829 is woven.
620819 - Women's slips, etc. of other textile materials
Goods are slips, panties, etc., not nightdresses.
620729 - Men's nightdresses of other textile materials
Gender is men's, classified under 6207, while 620829 is women's.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it not knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it women's?
✓ Is it nightdresses or pajamas?
✓ Is the material neither cotton nor man-made fibers?
✓ Is it distinguished from bathrobes, dressing gowns, etc.?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 620829? You can use the "Import and Export Commodity Tax Rate Inquiry" system on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, enter HS code 620829, and select trade mode, country of origin and other conditions for inquiry. You can also use the tax rate inquiry function of the "China International Trade Single Window". Note that tax rates may change due to free trade agreements, temporary rates, etc., and it is recommended to rely on the latest official data. What is the difference between 620829 and 620822? Both are women's nightdresses, the difference lies in the material: 620822 is of man-made fibers, 620829 is of other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.). When declaring, an accurate composition test report is required. Man-made fibers usually refer to synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, etc. If the nightdress is knitted, which code should it be classified under? Knitted or crocheted women's nightdresses should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically 610831 (of cotton), 610832 (of man-made fibers) or 610839 (of other textile materials). Note that the weaving method is the key to distinguishing Chapter 61 from Chapter 62. How to fill in the material when declaring? The material should be filled in with the specific composition and proportions of the fabric, such as "100% mulberry silk" or "55% linen 45% viscose". Do not only write "textile material" or "blended", otherwise it may lead to classification errors or declaration rejection. Are women's pajama sets and nightgowns all classified under 620829? Yes, as long as they are women's nightdresses, pajamas, nightgowns, etc. that are not knitted or crocheted, not cotton or man-made fibers, they are all classified under 620829. However, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, if they conform to the description of heading 6208, are also classified under the same subheading. What is the export tax rebate rate for 620829? The export tax rebate rate needs to be inquired according to the latest regulations of the State Taxation Administration, usually available through the "Export Tax Rebate Rate Library" or by consulting the local tax authorities. The rebate rate may be adjusted with policy changes, and it is recommended to rely on the actual rate at the time of declaration. If the nightdress contains a blend of cotton and man-made fibers, how to classify? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if cotton and man-made fibers are blended, and the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as of man-made fibers under 620822; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, under 620821; if neither exceeds 50% or contains other materials, it may be classified under 620829. The specific classification needs to be determined based on the composition proportions. How to fill in the brand type when declaring? Brand types include: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Fill in according to the actual production and sales situation. If it is OEM production, select "foreign brand (OEM production)".
Q: How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 620829?
A: You can use the "Import and Export Commodity Tax Rate Inquiry" system on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, enter HS code 620829, and select trade mode, country of origin and other conditions for inquiry. You can also use the tax rate inquiry function of the "China International Trade Single Window". Note that tax rates may change due to free trade agreements, temporary rates, etc., and it is recommended to rely on the latest official data.
Q: What is the difference between 620829 and 620822?
A: Both are women's nightdresses, the difference lies in the material: 620822 is of man-made fibers, 620829 is of other textile materials (such as silk, wool, linen, etc.). When declaring, an accurate composition test report is required. Man-made fibers usually refer to synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, etc.
Q: If the nightdress is knitted, which code should it be classified under?
A: Knitted or crocheted women's nightdresses should be classified under Chapter 61, specifically 610831 (of cotton), 610832 (of man-made fibers) or 610839 (of other textile materials). Note that the weaving method is the key to distinguishing Chapter 61 from Chapter 62.
Q: How to fill in the material when declaring?
A: The material should be filled in with the specific composition and proportions of the fabric, such as "100% mulberry silk" or "55% linen 45% viscose". Do not only write "textile material" or "blended", otherwise it may lead to classification errors or declaration rejection.
Q: Are women's pajama sets and nightgowns all classified under 620829?
A: Yes, as long as they are women's nightdresses, pajamas, nightgowns, etc. that are not knitted or crocheted, not cotton or man-made fibers, they are all classified under 620829. However, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, if they conform to the description of heading 6208, are also classified under the same subheading.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 620829?
A: The export tax rebate rate needs to be inquired according to the latest regulations of the State Taxation Administration, usually available through the "Export Tax Rebate Rate Library" or by consulting the local tax authorities. The rebate rate may be adjusted with policy changes, and it is recommended to rely on the actual rate at the time of declaration.
Q: If the nightdress contains a blend of cotton and man-made fibers, how to classify?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, if cotton and man-made fibers are blended, and the man-made fiber content exceeds 50%, it is usually classified as of man-made fibers under 620822; if the cotton content exceeds 50%, under 620821; if neither exceeds 50% or contains other materials, it may be classified under 620829. The specific classification needs to be determined based on the composition proportions.
Q: How to fill in the brand type when declaring?
A: Brand types include: no brand, domestic independent brand, domestic acquired brand, foreign brand (OEM production), foreign brand (other). Fill in according to the actual production and sales situation. If it is OEM production, select "foreign brand (OEM production)".
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