HS Code for Women's wool ensemble

The classification of women's wool ensembles under HS code 6204.21 is strictly governed by the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) and the specific Section XI notes of the Harmonized System. According to Note 3(b) to Chapter 62, an ensemble is defined as a set of garments composed of several pieces made up in identical fabric, put up for retail sale together. For a set to be classified under 6204.21, all components must be of the same fabric construction, style, color, and composition. The primary material must be wool or fine animal hair, and the garments must be woven, not knitted or crocheted. This code is specifically for women's and girls' apparel. The ensemble must consist of one garment designed to cover the upper part of the body, such as a jacket, and one or two different garments designed to cover the lower part, such as trousers, skirts, or shorts. If the garments are made of different fabrics or if one piece is knitted while the other is woven, the set cannot be classified as an ensemble under this heading and must be classified separately.

Products Included

• Woven wool jacket and skirt sets
• Woven wool blazer and trouser sets
• Woven wool waistcoat and shorts sets
• Coordinated wool sets for girls
• Fine animal hair (cashmere or alpaca) woven ensembles

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with 6104.21, which covers ensembles that are knitted or crocheted. Another common error is using 6204.11, which is reserved for suits. The distinction between a suit and an ensemble is technical: a suit requires the outer shell of the components to be identical in all respects, whereas ensembles allow for slightly more variation in the type of lower garment provided the fabric matches. Additionally, if the components are not put up for retail sale as a single unit, they must be classified individually under codes like 6204.31 for jackets or 6204.51 for skirts.

FAQ

What is the HS code for women's wool ensemble?

The HS code for women's or girls' ensembles made of woven wool or fine animal hair is 6204.21.

What defines an ensemble for customs purposes?

An ensemble must consist of a set of garments made of the same fabric, sized for the same person, and packaged together for retail sale, including one upper-body garment and one or two lower-body garments.