HS Code for Hemp cardigan

A hemp cardigan is classified under HS code 6110.90. This classification is reached by identifying the garment's construction and its material composition. Heading 6110 covers jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats, and similar articles that are knitted or crocheted. Within this heading, subheadings are organized by the type of textile material used. Since hemp is not wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or a man-made fiber, it falls into the "of other textile materials" category, which is 6110.90. The classification process requires verifying that the garment is indeed knitted (Chapter 61) rather than woven (Chapter 62). Hemp fibers are increasingly popular in sustainable fashion, but for customs purposes, they are treated as "other" vegetable textile fibers. The determination of the HS code follows the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, which prioritize the heading that most accurately describes the article's physical form and material. As a knitted upper-body garment made of hemp, 6110.90 is the only appropriate classification.

Products Included

• Knitted hemp cardigans
• Crocheted hemp sweaters
• Hemp-blend knitted waistcoats (where hemp is the predominant fiber)
• Knitted pullovers made from 100% hemp yarn
• Lightweight knitted hemp shrugs

Common Misclassification

Hemp cardigans are frequently misclassified under 6110.20 (Cotton) or 6110.30 (Man-made fibers) if the importer assumes all vegetable fibers are treated like cotton. However, hemp is distinct. Another common error is classifying a woven hemp jacket under 6211.39 or 6203.39. The distinction between Chapter 61 (knitted) and Chapter 62 (woven) is critical. If the fabric is woven rather than knitted, it cannot stay in 6110. Furthermore, if the cardigan is a blend, the fiber that predominates by weight determines the classification; if hemp is blended with 60% cotton, it would move to 6110.20.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Hemp cardigan?

The HS code for a knitted or crocheted hemp cardigan is 6110.90.

How do I distinguish between a knitted and woven hemp garment?

Knitted garments (Chapter 61) are created by interlocking loops of yarn, providing stretch. Woven garments (Chapter 62) are made by interlacing threads at right angles and generally have less natural stretch. This distinction is vital for correct HS classification.