HS Code for Men's raincoat

Men's raincoats made of man-made fibers are classified under HS code 6201.40. This classification is part of Chapter 62, which covers woven (not knitted or crocheted) apparel. Heading 6201 includes a variety of heavy outer garments such as overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, and anoraks. Subheading 40 is specifically for those garments where man-made fibers, such as polyester, nylon, or polyamide, are the predominant material by weight. These garments are designed for protection against the elements, often featuring water-repellent finishes or dense weaves to block wind. The classification process involves verifying that the garment is woven and that the fiber content is primarily synthetic or artificial. If the fabric has been coated, covered, or laminated with plastics (such as PVC or polyurethane) in a way that the coating can be seen with the naked eye, the garment might instead fall under heading 6210. However, for standard woven raincoats where the textile character remains dominant, 6201.40 is the correct designation. This code is used by customs to track the trade of synthetic outerwear and to apply relevant tariffs, which may be influenced by trade preference programs or specific regional trade agreements.

Products Included

• Men's woven polyester raincoats
• Boys' nylon car-coats
• Woven synthetic fiber anoraks
• Men's windbreakers made of man-made fibers
• Woven polyamide capes and cloaks
• Ski-jackets made of woven man-made fibers
• Water-resistant woven polyester overcoats
• Men's trench coats made of synthetic woven fabric

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification is 3926.20, which is for raincoats made of plastic sheeting (like PVC) that are not textile-based. Another is 6210.20, for garments made of fabrics laminated or coated with plastics where the coating is visible. If the man-made fiber fabric has a visible coating, 6210 is more appropriate than 6201. Additionally, knitted raincoats fall under 6101.30. Confusion also occurs with 6201.30 if the garment is a cotton/polyester blend where cotton actually predominates by weight.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Men's raincoat?

The HS code for men's or boys' raincoats and similar overcoats made of woven man-made fibers is 6201.40.

What is the difference between 6201.40 and 6210.20?

6201.40 is for standard woven textile raincoats, while 6210.20 is for raincoats made of fabrics that have been visibly coated or laminated with plastic.