Section XI · Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Chapter 62 of the Harmonized System has 17 four-digit headings, from 62.01 to 62.17. Each heading is split further into six-digit subheadings, then into national 8- and 10-digit commodity codes.

Headings in chapter 62

HeadingDescription
62.01Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6203
62.02Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 6204
62.03Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
62.04Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
62.05Men's or boys' shirts
62.06Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses
62.07Men's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles
62.08Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles
62.09Babies' garments and clothing accessories
62.10Garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907
62.11Tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear; other garments
62.12Brassières, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted
62.13Handkerchiefs
62.14Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like
62.15Ties, bow ties and cravats
62.16Gloves, mittens and mitts
62.17Other made-up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212

Classifying goods in chapter 62

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 62 in the UK Trade Tariff, the EU TARIC and the US HTS.