HS Code for Women's overcoat

A women's overcoat made of specific textile materials is classified under HS code 6202.90. This code falls within Chapter 62, which governs woven apparel. Heading 6202 is designated for women's or girls' overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, and similar articles. The subheading 6202.90 is a residual category for garments made from "other" textile materials, meaning those not made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or man-made fibers. Common materials found in this classification include silk, linen, ramie, or hemp. The classification is strictly for woven garments; if the overcoat were knitted, it would move to Chapter 61. Overcoats are generally defined as garments worn over other clothing to provide protection against the weather, typically extending below the waist. The classification process involves a hierarchical check: first, determining if the item is woven; second, confirming it is for women or girls; third, identifying the garment as an overcoat or similar article; and finally, confirming the material is not wool, cotton, or synthetic. This specific code is often used for high-end luxury outerwear or specialized natural fiber garments that do not fit into the more common material categories.

Products Included

• Woven silk overcoats for women
• Linen car-coats and capes
• Hemp cloaks and wind-jackets
• Women's woven ramie overcoats
• Woven vegetable fiber raincoats (non-cotton)

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is between 6202.90 and 6202.30 (cotton) or 6202.11 (wool). Importers must have precise fiber content percentages to avoid these errors. Another common mistake is confusing woven overcoats with knitted ones (6102.90). Additionally, if the overcoat is made of a fabric that has been visibly coated or laminated with plastic, it should be classified under heading 6210. Finally, shorter jackets that do not meet the definition of an overcoat or similar article might be incorrectly placed here instead of under heading 6204.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a women's linen overcoat?

A women's woven overcoat made of 100% linen is classified under HS code 6202.90, as linen is categorized under "other textile materials."

Does this code include coats with a fur trim?

If the coat has a minor fur trim, it remains under 6202.90. However, if the coat is primarily made of furskin or lined with furskin, it may be classified under heading 4303.