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61

Official Chapter Guide

Knitted or crocheted apparel and accessories, excluding orthopedic items, worn clothing, and goods of heading 6212.

Tariff Landscape

Tariff Overview

  • Items are typically dutiable within this chapter.
  • Potentially impacted by Section 301 tariffs due to materials sourced from China.
  • No significant anti-dumping duties (ADD) or countervailing duties (CVD) trends noted, but vigilance is advised in raw material sourcing.

Classification Strategy

Common Mistakes

  • Confusion between 'suit' and 'ensemble'; ensure all components meet specific criteria.
  • Misclassification of garments due to lack of clarity on what constitutes a 'shirt' versus a 'blouse'.

Complex Areas

  • Differentiating between various garment sets like 'suits,' 'ensembles,' and 'ski-suits'.
  • Correct identification of garments intended for special programs like the Special Access Regime and Outward Processing Program.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

Description

This chapter pertains to made-up knitted or crocheted items, with specific exclusions and defined terms.

Exclusions

  • Goods of heading 6212.
  • Worn clothing or worn articles of heading 6309.
  • Orthopedic appliances, surgical belts, trusses (heading 9021).

Definitions

  • "Suit" includes garments made of identical fabric, defined with specific components and conditions.
  • "Ensemble" is a set of garments made of identical fabric, not applicable to track suits or ski-suits.
  • Specific conditions for classification of "shirts" and "blouses" under headings 6105 and 6106.
  • Babies' garments are classified for children not exceeding a body height of 86 cm.
  • Ski-suits and ensembles have specific definitions under heading 6112.
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