Section XI · Textiles and textile articles
Chapter 61: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
Chapter 61 of the Harmonized System has 17 four-digit headings, from 61.01 to 61.17. Each heading is split further into six-digit subheadings, then into national 8- and 10-digit commodity codes.
Headings in chapter 61
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 61.01 | Men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103 |
| 61.02 | Women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104 |
| 61.03 | Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted |
| 61.04 | Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted |
| 61.05 | Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.06 | Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.07 | Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.08 | Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.09 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.10 | Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.11 | Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.12 | Tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.13 | Garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907 |
| 61.14 | Other garments, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.15 | Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.16 | Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted |
| 61.17 | Other made-up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories |
Classifying goods in chapter 61
Start with the chapter and section notes: they are legally binding and often decide what is included or excluded. Then choose the heading whose wording best describes your product (GRI 1), and work down to the six-digit subheading before choosing the national commodity code.
The six-digit code is shared internationally. The UK and EU add digits for their own tariffs and statistics, and the US uses its own 10-digit HTS lines, so always confirm the final code in the tariff of the country you are importing into.
Official sources
Check chapter 61 in the UK Trade Tariff, the EU TARIC and the US HTS.