CHAPTER 61 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 61
The 235 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 61. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
Chapter notes
Note 1
Chapter Note 1: This chapter applies only to made up knitted or crocheted articles.
Note 10
Chapter Note 10: Articles of this chapter may be made of metal thread.
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: This chapter does not cover: (a) Goods of heading 6212; (b) Worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 6309; (c) Orthopedic appliances, surgical belts, trusses or the like (heading 9021).
Note 3
Chapter Note 3: For the purposes of headings 6103 and 6104: (a) The term "suit" means a set of garments composed of two or three pieces made up, in respect of their outer surface, in identical fabric and comprising: - one suit coat or jacket the outer shell of which, exclusive of sleeves, consists of four or more panels, designed to cover the upper part of the body, possibly with a tailored waistcoat in addition whose front is made from the same fabric as the outer surface of the other components of the set and whose back is made from the same fabric as the lining of the suit coat or jacket; and - one garment designed to cover the lower part of the body and consisting of trousers, breeches or shorts (other than swim- wear), a skirt or a divided skirt, having neither braces nor bibs. All of the components of a "suit" must be of the same fabric construction, color and composition; they must also be of the same style and of corresponding or compatible size.
Note 4
Chapter Note 4: Headings 6105 and 6106 do not cover garments with pockets below the waist, with a ribbed waistband or other means of tightening at the bottom of the garment, or garments having an average of less than 10 stiches per linear centimeter in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 cm by 10 cm. Heading 6105 does not cover sleeveless garments. “Shirts” and “shirt-blouses” are garments designed to cover the upper part of the body, having long or short sleeves and a full or partial opening starting at the neckline. “Blouses” are loose-fitting garments also designed to cover the upper part of the body but may be sleeveless and with or without an opening at the neckline. “Shirts”, “shirt-blouses” and “blouses” may also have a collar.
Note 5
Chapter Note 5: Heading 6109 does not cover garments with a drawstring, ribbed waistband or other means of tightening at the bottom of the garment.
Note 6
Chapter Note 6: For the purposes of heading 6111: (a) The expression "babies' garments and clothing accessories" means articles for young children of a body height not exceeding 86 centimeters; (b) Articles which are, prima facie, classifiable both in heading 6111 and in other headings of this chapter are to be classified in heading 6111.
Note 7
Chapter Note 7: For the purposes of heading 6112, "ski-suits", means garments or sets of garments which, by their general appearance and texture, are identifiable as intended to be worn principally for skiing (cross-country or alpine). They consist either of: (a) A "ski overall," that is, a one-piece garment designed to cover the upper and the lower parts of the body; in addition to sleeves and a collar the ski overall may have pockets or footstraps; or (b) A "ski ensemble," that is, a set of garments composed of two or three pieces, put up for retail sale and comprising: - one garment such as an anorak, windbreaker or similar article, closed by a slide fastener (zipper), possibly with a waistcoat in addition, and - one pair of trousers whether or not extending above waist level, one pair of breeches or one bib and brace overall. The "ski ensemble" may also consist of an overall similar to the one mentioned in paragraph (a) above and a type of padded, sleeveless jacket worn over the overall.
Note 8
Chapter Note 8: Garments which are, prima facie, classifiable both in heading 6113 and in other headings of this chapter, excluding heading 6111, are to be classified in heading 6113.
Note 9
Chapter Note 9: Garments of this chapter designed for left over right closure at the front shall be regarded as men's or boys' garments, and those designed for right over left closure at the front as women's or girls' garments. These provisions do not applywhere the cut of the garment clearly indicates that it is designed for one or other of the sexes. Garments which cannot be identified as either men's or boys' garments or as women's or girls' garments are to be classified in the headings covering women's or girls' garments.
Additional U.S. notes
Note 1
Additional U.S. Note 1: For the purpose of heading 6111, the term "sets" means two or more different garments of headings 6111, 6209 or 6505 imported together, of corresponding sizes and intended to be worn together by the same person.
Statistical notes
Note 1
Statistical Note 1: Merchandise entered together and classified for customs purposes as an ensemble, under subheadings 6103.21.00, 6103.22.00,
Note 10
Statistical Note 10: 3%1/ kg Other: kg kg 1
Note 2
Statistical Note 2: For purposes of headings 6103, 6104 and 6112, statistical provisions for shirts refer to garments provided for in headings 6105, 6106 and 6110, other than sweaters, pullovers, vests or cardigans referred to in statistical note 3 below.
Note 28
Statistical Note 28: 2%1/ kg kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special 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: 6101
Note 28
Statistical Note 28: 2%1/ kg kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special 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: 6102
Note 3
Statistical Note 3: For purposes of this chapter, statistical provisions for sweaters include garments, whether or not known as pullovers, vests or cardigans, the outer surfaces of which are constructed essentially with 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed, and garments, known as sweaters, where, due to their construction, the stitches on the outer surface cannot be counted in the direction the stitches were formed.
Note 38
Statistical Note 38: 8¢/kg + 10% No. 1/ kg Of synthetic fibers: Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool
Note 4
Statistical Note 4: Certain garments of chapter 61 assembled abroad from components formed and cut in the United States which, after assembly have been subject to bleaching, garment dyeing or perma-pressing abroad, may be eligible for entry under a Special Access Regime. Eligibility must be established under a bilateral agreement, and entry must be in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. The importer is required to identify such garments on the entry summary or withdrawal forms by placing the symbol "H" as a prefix to the appropriate 10-digit chapter 61 tariff number.
Note 5
Statistical Note 5: Certain garments of chapter 61, manufactured (cut and assembled) from fabric formed in the United States, may be eligible for entry under the Outward Processing Program for textiles and apparel. Eligibility must be in compliance with procedures established by the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA). The importer is required to identify such garments on the entry summary or withdrawal forms by placing the symbol "S" as a prefix to the appropriate 10-digit chapter 61 tariff number.
Note 5
Statistical Note 5: 7%1/ kg kg kg kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special 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: 6102
Note 5
Statistical Note 5: 7%1/ kg kg kg kg Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: 6103
Note 5
Statistical Note 5: 6%1/ kg kg kg kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: 6103 Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts:
Note 6
Statistical Note 6: For the purposes of statistical reporting under heading 6110, the term "knit to shape" means garments knit to shape on flat-knitting machines, having a stitch count exceeding 9 stitches per 2 centimeters, but less than or equal to 18 stitches per 2 centimeters, measured on the outer surfaces of the fabric, in the direction on which the stitches are formed. For purposes of this statistical note, in the instances where both knit and purl stitches are usually counted, the purl stitches will be disregarded, and only the knit stitches on the outer surface of the fabric will be counted. All of the garment’s components, which include, but are not limited to, collars, plackets, cuffs, waistbands and pockets, are knit to shape. All of the components are assembled by looping and linking, including the side seams. Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat.
Note 9
Statistical Note 9: 4%1/ kg Trousers, breeches and shorts imported as 15 doz. kg 30 Waistcoats imported as parts of suits (359).... doz. kg Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or
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