Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, including finished products made from woven, nonwoven, and other textile materials. This chapter does not include knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61), wadding and felt (Chapter 56), or special-function textiles such as medical masks. Goods within the chapter are further subdivided by material, use, and processing method, with emphasis on non-knitted structure. Heading 6210 specifically covers garments made of felt or nonwovens (including those impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated), as well as other clothing accessories made from such textile materials. Products under this heading typically have special protective functions, such as medical protective clothing and masks, but must be non-knitted and made of textile materials. The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 6210: garments and clothing accessories made of felt or nonwovens. Digits 5-6 are subheadings, which must be further subdivided according to specific material or use. For example, 621010 usually refers to men's or women's garments made of felt or nonwovens, but for medical protective masks, they may be further classified under a subheading of 621010. The actual code may be 62101010 (medical protective clothing) or 62101090 (other), depending on material and use. This product is a medical protective mask made of textile materials, usually made of nonwovens, and belongs to non-knitted textile materials. Its function is medical protection, which conforms to the description of clothing accessories made of nonwovens under heading 6210. It is not classified under Chapter 61 (knitted) or Chapter 63 (other textile products), because the mask is a clothing accessory and the material is nonwoven, so it is classified under 6210.
Chapter
Chapter 62 covers garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted, including finished products made from woven, nonwoven, and other textile materials. This chapter does not include knitted or crocheted garments (Chapter 61), wadding and felt (Chapter 56), or special-function textiles such as medical masks. Goods within the chapter are further subdivided by material, use, and processing method, with emphasis on non-knitted structure.
Heading
Heading 6210 specifically covers garments made of felt or nonwovens (including those impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated), as well as other clothing accessories made from such textile materials. Products under this heading typically have special protective functions, such as medical protective clothing and masks, but must be non-knitted and made of textile materials.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 62 represent Chapter 62: garments and clothing accessories not knitted or crocheted. Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 6210: garments and clothing accessories made of felt or nonwovens. Digits 5-6 are subheadings, which must be further subdivided according to specific material or use. For example, 621010 usually refers to men's or women's garments made of felt or nonwovens, but for medical protective masks, they may be further classified under a subheading of 621010. The actual code may be 62101010 (medical protective clothing) or 62101090 (other), depending on material and use.
Classification Basis
This product is a medical protective mask made of textile materials, usually made of nonwovens, and belongs to non-knitted textile materials. Its function is medical protection, which conforms to the description of clothing accessories made of nonwovens under heading 6210. It is not classified under Chapter 61 (knitted) or Chapter 63 (other textile products), because the mask is a clothing accessory and the material is nonwoven, so it is classified under 6210.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared product should be accurately described as "medical protective mask" or similar, avoiding the general term "mask". Material: Detail the textile material composition, such as nonwoven, meltblown, etc., and indicate whether it is impregnated, coated, or laminated. Use: Clearly declare as medical protection, for medical institutions or medical personnel, distinguishing it from ordinary dust masks. Brand: Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand", which helps customs identify infringement risks. Model Specification: Fill in the mask's model, size, and filtration efficiency level (such as N95, KN95, etc.). Packaging Specification: State the quantity per box/carton, such as 50 pieces/box, to facilitate customs statistics and inspection. Sterilized or Not: Medical protective masks are usually divided into sterilized and non-sterilized, and must be clearly declared. Product Name: Medical Protective Mask; Material: Nonwoven (three layers, including meltblown); Use: Medical protection; Brand: ABC; Model: N95; Packaging Specification: 20 pieces/box, 50 boxes/carton; Sterilized or Not: Yes. Mistakenly classifying medical protective masks under ordinary mask codes, such as 630790. Material declaration is not specific, failing to state whether the nonwoven has been coated or laminated. Ignoring sterilization status, leading to customs questioning of classification.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared product should be accurately described as "medical protective mask" or similar, avoiding the general term "mask".
⚠️ Declaring only "mask" without indicating medical or protective use.
Material
Detail the textile material composition, such as nonwoven, meltblown, etc., and indicate whether it is impregnated, coated, or laminated.
⚠️ Writing only "nonwoven" without stating whether it has been treated.
Use
Clearly declare as medical protection, for medical institutions or medical personnel, distinguishing it from ordinary dust masks.
⚠️ Declaring medical protective masks as ordinary labor protection masks.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand", which helps customs identify infringement risks.
⚠️ Inaccurate brand declaration or omission.
Model Specification
Fill in the mask's model, size, and filtration efficiency level (such as N95, KN95, etc.).
⚠️ Failure to indicate filtration level or size.
Packaging Specification
State the quantity per box/carton, such as 50 pieces/box, to facilitate customs statistics and inspection.
⚠️ Unclear packaging unit, such as writing only "carton".
Sterilized or Not
Medical protective masks are usually divided into sterilized and non-sterilized, and must be clearly declared.
⚠️ Failure to declare sterilization status, leading to classification disputes.
Example： Product Name: Medical Protective Mask; Material: Nonwoven (three layers, including meltblown); Use: Medical protection; Brand: ABC; Model: N95; Packaging Specification: 20 pieces/box, 50 boxes/carton; Sterilized or Not: Yes.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying medical protective masks under ordinary mask codes, such as 630790.
Material declaration is not specific, failing to state whether the nonwoven has been coated or laminated.
Ignoring sterilization status, leading to customs questioning of classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the product material is textile material, usually nonwoven; 2) the use is medical protection, conforming to the description of clothing accessories under heading 6210; 3) non-knitted or crocheted, excluding Chapter 61. At the same time, reference must be made to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure conformity with subheading subdivisions. 630790 Other textile products: 630790 covers textile products not elsewhere specified, but medical protective masks, because they have the characteristics of clothing accessories, are preferentially classified under 6210. 621010 Garments made of nonwovens: 621010 is garments made of nonwovens, but masks as accessories may be classified under a different subheading within the same heading, and garments and accessories must be distinguished. 300590 Medical dressings: 300590 is for medical dressings, etc., but masks are not dressings, and the material is textile material, so they are classified under Chapter 62. 611790 Knitted clothing accessories: 611790 is knitted clothing accessories, while medical protective masks are usually non-knitted nonwovens, so they are not classified under Chapter 61. Is the material a non-knitted textile material? Is the use medical protection? Has it been impregnated or coated? Does it belong to clothing accessories? Are Chapters 61 and 30 excluded?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the product material is textile material, usually nonwoven; 2) the use is medical protection, conforming to the description of clothing accessories under heading 6210; 3) non-knitted or crocheted, excluding Chapter 61. At the same time, reference must be made to the Import and Export Tariff and notes to ensure conformity with subheading subdivisions.
Confused Codes：
630790 - Other textile products
630790 covers textile products not elsewhere specified, but medical protective masks, because they have the characteristics of clothing accessories, are preferentially classified under 6210.
621010 - Garments made of nonwovens
621010 is garments made of nonwovens, but masks as accessories may be classified under a different subheading within the same heading, and garments and accessories must be distinguished.
300590 - Medical dressings
300590 is for medical dressings, etc., but masks are not dressings, and the material is textile material, so they are classified under Chapter 62.
611790 - Knitted clothing accessories
611790 is knitted clothing accessories, while medical protective masks are usually non-knitted nonwovens, so they are not classified under Chapter 61.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material a non-knitted textile material?
✓ Is the use medical protection?
✓ Has it been impregnated or coated?
✓ Does it belong to clothing accessories?
✓ Are Chapters 61 and 30 excluded?
❓ FAQ
Which HS code should medical protective masks be classified under? Usually classified under 621010, but the specific subheading must be determined according to material and use. If made of nonwovens and non-knitted, it may be classified under 62101090 or other related subheadings. It is recommended to consult the latest tariff or customs. How to distinguish the codes for medical protective masks and ordinary dust masks? Medical protective masks are classified under 6210, while ordinary dust masks may be classified under 630790. The key difference lies in use: medical protective masks are used in medical environments, have protective functions, and the material meets the definition of textile materials. Are nonwoven masks always classified under 6210? Not necessarily. If they are knitted or made of nonwovens but used for other purposes (such as industrial dust protection), they may be classified under other codes. Only those that meet the characteristics of clothing accessories and are non-knitted are classified under 6210. What elements need attention when declaring? It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, brand, model, packaging specification, sterilization status, etc. The material should be specific to the type of nonwoven, and the use should be clearly stated as medical protection, avoiding vague declarations. How to check the tariff rate for medical protective masks? The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the Import and Export Tariff. Rates may vary due to trade agreements, country of origin, etc., and the rate at the time of actual declaration should prevail. If the mask is sterilized, will the code be different? Sterilization status may affect subheading classification, but it is usually still classified under 6210. The sterilization status must be clearly stated at the time of declaration so that customs can classify correctly. What qualifications are required to import medical protective masks? Importing medical protective masks usually requires a medical device registration certificate and compliance with relevant Chinese standards. Specific qualification requirements can be consulted with the drug regulatory authority and customs.
Q: Which HS code should medical protective masks be classified under?
A: Usually classified under 621010, but the specific subheading must be determined according to material and use. If made of nonwovens and non-knitted, it may be classified under 62101090 or other related subheadings. It is recommended to consult the latest tariff or customs.
Q: How to distinguish the codes for medical protective masks and ordinary dust masks?
A: Medical protective masks are classified under 6210, while ordinary dust masks may be classified under 630790. The key difference lies in use: medical protective masks are used in medical environments, have protective functions, and the material meets the definition of textile materials.
Q: Are nonwoven masks always classified under 6210?
A: Not necessarily. If they are knitted or made of nonwovens but used for other purposes (such as industrial dust protection), they may be classified under other codes. Only those that meet the characteristics of clothing accessories and are non-knitted are classified under 6210.
Q: What elements need attention when declaring?
A: It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, brand, model, packaging specification, sterilization status, etc. The material should be specific to the type of nonwoven, and the use should be clearly stated as medical protection, avoiding vague declarations.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for medical protective masks?
A: The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the Import and Export Tariff. Rates may vary due to trade agreements, country of origin, etc., and the rate at the time of actual declaration should prevail.
Q: If the mask is sterilized, will the code be different?
A: Sterilization status may affect subheading classification, but it is usually still classified under 6210. The sterilization status must be clearly stated at the time of declaration so that customs can classify correctly.
Q: What qualifications are required to import medical protective masks?
A: Importing medical protective masks usually requires a medical device registration certificate and compliance with relevant Chinese standards. Specific qualification requirements can be consulted with the drug regulatory authority and customs.
⚠️ 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.