HTS Chapter 61: Apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
HTS Chapter 61 covers Apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Browse 16 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 61 covers apparel and clothing accessories that are knitted or crocheted. It includes garments such as coats, suits, shirts, underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, baby clothing, swimwear, other garments, and hosiery. The chapter is organized largely by garment type, intended wearer, and construction, with separate provisions for men’s or boys’ and women’s or girls’ articles in many headings.
The HTS is read from broad to specific: chapter 61 identifies knitted or crocheted apparel; a four-digit heading, such as 6109, identifies a product group; further subheadings narrow the classification by factors such as fiber, garment features, and gender or age grouping; and the complete 10-digit HTS code supplies the legally applicable statistical and tariff detail. Classification depends on the product’s objective characteristics, not only the seller’s marketing description. The tariff schedule, chapter notes, section notes, and relevant classification guidance should be reviewed, and uncertain cases may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Confirm that the article is knitted or crocheted and identify the textile material or fiber composition accurately; material may determine the subheading.
- Describe the garment’s construction, features, and intended use, then compare it with the heading terms and any applicable legal notes rather than relying only on a retail product name.
- Check exclusions and neighboring chapters or headings, including provisions for non-knit apparel, footwear, textile accessories, swimwear, and articles with special construction or use.
- Determine the correct wearer category—men’s, women’s, boys’, girls’, babies’, or unisex—and verify how the HTS treats the product when the design is not clearly assigned to one group.
- After selecting the base classification, check current Chapter 99 provisions and other applicable measures, documentation requirements, origin rules, and any exclusions before entry.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 6101 | Men's or boys' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: | 1 |
| 6102 | Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104: | 1 |
| 6103 | Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: | 0 |
| 6104 | Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: | 6 |
| 6105 | Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted: | 1 |
| 6106 | Women's or girls' blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted: | 1 |
| 6107 | Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: | 5 |
| 6108 | Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, night dresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: | 6 |
| 6109 | T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: | 1 |
| 6110 | Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: | 2 |
| 6111 | Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: | 0 |
| 6112 | Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted: | 2 |
| 6114 | Other garments, knitted or crocheted: | 1 |
| 6115 | Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted: | 0 |
| 6116 | Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted: | 0 |
| 6117 | Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: | 0 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 61
What does HTS Chapter 61 cover?
HTS Chapter 61 covers Apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 61 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.