HS code · 4-digit heading

HS Code 61.04 – Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted

What HS 61.04 covers

Heading 6104 is a crucial classification within Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted), specifically for women's or girls' outerwear. It encompasses a broad array of knitted or crocheted garments, including suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts, explicitly excluding swimwear. This heading delineates the scope by material (knitted/crocheted) and gender/age group, clearly separating these items from their woven counterparts found in Chapter 62. The concept of an 'ensemble' is particularly important, referring to a set of garments made up of two or more pieces of identical material, style, and color, designed to be worn together. Proper classification under 6104 is paramount for international trade compliance, directly impacting applicable import duties, potential quotas, and eligibility for preferential tariff treatments under various free trade agreements. Misclassification can lead to customs delays, penalties, or incorrect duty payments. Historically, the textile sector, particularly knitted apparel, has been a cornerstone of global manufacturing and trade, with significant shifts in production centers over the decades. This heading reflects the diverse range of fashion and functional apparel for women and girls, making it a frequently used classification in the global textile supply chain.

Covers
  • Women's knitted suit jackets
  • Girls' crocheted dresses
  • Women's knit pencil skirts
  • Girls' knitted leggings
  • Women's knit wide-leg trousers
  • Women's knitted blazer ensembles
  • Girls' crocheted shorts
  • Women's knit culottes
  • Women's knit jumpsuits (bib and brace overalls)
  • Girls' knitted tunics
  • Women's knit mini skirts
  • Women's knitted capri breeches
  • Girls' knitted denim-look shorts
  • Women's knit sheath dresses
  • Women's knitted wrap skirts
  • Women's knit palazzo trousers
  • Girls' knitted A-line skirts
  • Women's knitted formal dresses
  • Women's knit casual jackets
  • Girls' knitted dungarees
  • Women's knit evening ensembles
  • Women's knitted stretch trousers
  • Girls' knitted play shorts
  • Women's knitted long skirts
  • Women's knitted biker shorts (not swimwear)
Examples

A fashion retailer in New York imports a shipment of 5,000 women's knitted midi dresses made from a cotton blend from a factory in Vietnam via the Port of Long Beach, utilizing HS code 6104. This allows them to benefit from reduced tariffs under the US-Vietnam trade relations. Similarly, an Italian luxury brand exports 500 high-end merino wool knitted suit ensembles for women to boutiques in Tokyo, navigating Japanese import regulations for high-value apparel. A British wholesaler sources bulk orders of girls' knitted denim-look shorts from Bangladesh, leveraging preferential trade agreements between the UK and developing countries to manage costs for distribution across the European market.

Subheadings under 61.04 22

6104.13Suits; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.19Suits; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted6104.22Ensembles; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6104.23Ensembles; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.29Ensembles; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted6104.31Jackets; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted6104.32Jackets; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6104.33Jackets; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.39Jackets; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted6104.41Dresses; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted6104.42Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6104.43Dresses; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.44Dresses; women's or girls', of artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.49Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres), knitted or crocheted6104.51Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted6104.52Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6104.53Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.59Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted6104.61Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted6104.62Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted6104.63Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted6104.69Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted

25 Brazil NCM codes in heading 61.04 →

Codes often confused with 61.04

Common mistake. Common misclassifications for goods under 6104 often involve confusing knitted garments with woven ones. Traders might mistakenly classify a women's woven blazer under 6104, when it should correctly fall under 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, woven). Another pitfall is swimwear; knitted shorts intended for swimming should be classified under 6112, not 6104, despite similar appearance. Lastly, distinguishing individual garments from 'ensembles' can be tricky; a two-piece set sold separately but designed to be worn together might still be considered an ensemble, impacting the overall classification if separated.

62.04Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)61.12Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted

Top exporters and importers of HS code 6104, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 6104 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $14.5B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$3.6B
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$3.5B

World total: $42.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $5.7B
  2. 2 Germany $3.8B
  3. 3 France $1.8B

World total: $33.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Questions about HS 61.04

What is HS code 6104?

HS code 6104 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted. Heading 6104 is a crucial classification within Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) and Chapter 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted), specifically for women's or girls' outerwear. It encompasses a broad array of knitted or crocheted garments, including suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts, explicitly excluding swimwear. This heading delineates the scope by material (knitted/crocheted) and gender/age group, clearly separating these items from their woven counterparts found in Chapter 62. The concept of an 'ensemble' is particularly important, referring to a set of garments made up of two or more pieces of identical material, style, and color, designed to be worn together. Proper classification under 6104 is paramount for international trade compliance, directly impacting applicable import duties, potential quotas, and eligibility for preferential tariff treatments under various free trade agreements. Misclassification can lead to customs delays, penalties, or incorrect duty payments. Historically, the textile sector, particularly knitted apparel, has been a cornerstone of global manufacturing and trade, with significant shifts in production centers over the decades. This heading reflects the diverse range of fashion and functional apparel for women and girls, making it a frequently used classification in the global textile supply chain.

What products fall under HS code 6104?

Women's knitted suit jackets, girls' crocheted dresses, women's knit pencil skirts, girls' knitted leggings, women's knit wide-leg trousers, women's knitted blazer ensembles, girls' crocheted shorts, women's knit culottes, women's knit jumpsuits (bib and brace overalls), girls' knitted tunics, women's knit mini skirts, women's knitted capri breeches, girls' knitted denim-look shorts, women's knit sheath dresses, women's knitted wrap skirts, women's knit palazzo trousers, girls' knitted A-line skirts, women's knitted formal dresses, women's knit casual jackets, girls' knitted dungarees, women's knit evening ensembles, women's knitted stretch trousers, girls' knitted play shorts, women's knitted long skirts, women's knitted biker shorts (not swimwear)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 6104?

Common misclassifications for goods under 6104 often involve confusing knitted garments with woven ones. Traders might mistakenly classify a women's woven blazer under 6104, when it should correctly fall under 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, woven). Another pitfall is swimwear; knitted shorts intended for swimming should be classified under 6112, not 6104, despite similar appearance. Lastly, distinguishing individual garments from 'ensembles' can be tricky; a two-piece set sold separately but designed to be worn together might still be considered an ensemble, impacting the overall classification if separated.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 6104?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6104 in UN Comtrade data were China ($14.5B, 34% of world exports), Vietnam (about $3.6B) and Bangladesh (about $3.5B). World exports came to about $42.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 6104?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 6104 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.7B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($3.8B) and France ($1.8B). World imports came to about $33.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 6104 structured?

HS code 6104 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 61 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (61) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (04) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.