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Chapter 61
Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, Knitted or Crocheted

Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, Knitted or Crocheted

Notes

1.

This Chapter applies only to made up knitted or crocheted articles.

2.

This Chapter does not cover the following:

(a)

goods of heading 62.12;

(b)

worn clothing or other worn articles of heading 63.09; or

(c)

orthopaedic appliances, surgical belts, trusses or the like (heading 90.21).

3.

For the purposes of headings 61.03 and 61.04:

(a)

the term "suit" means a set of garments composed of two or three pieces made up, in respect of their outer surface, in identical fabric and comprising:

- one suit coat or jacket the outer shell of which, exclusive of sleeves, consists of four or more panels, designed to cover the upper part of the body, possibly with a tailored waistcoat in addition whose front is made from the same fabric as the outer surface of the other components of the set and whose back is made from the same fabric as the lining of the suit coat or jacket; and

- one garment designed to cover the lower part of the body and consisting of trousers, breeches or shorts (excluding swimwear), a skirt or a divided skirt, having neither braces nor bibs.

All of the components of a "suit" must be of the same fabric construction, colour and composition; they must also be of the same style and of corresponding or compatible size. However, these components may have piping (a strip of fabric sewn into the seam) in a different fabric.

If several separate components to cover the lower part of the body are presented together (for example, two pairs of trousers or trousers and shorts, or a skirt or divided skirt and trousers), the constituent lower part shall be one pair of trousers or, in the case of women's or girls' suits, the skirt or divided skirt, the other garments being considered separately.

The term "suit" includes the following sets of garments, whether or not they fulfil all the above conditions:

- morning dress, comprising a plain jacket (cutaway) with rounded tails hanging well down at the back and striped trousers;

- evening dress (tailcoat), generally made of black fabric, the jacket of which is relatively short at the front, does not close and has narrow skirts cut in at the hips and hanging down behind;

- dinner jacket suits, in which the jacket is similar in style to an ordinary jacket (though perhaps revealing more of the shirt front), but has shiny silk or imitation silk lapels.

(b)

The term "ensemble" means a set of garments (excluding suits and articles of heading 61.07, 61.08 or 61.09), composed of several pieces made up in identical fabric, put up for retail sale, and comprising:

- one garment designed to cover the upper part of the body, with the exception of pullovers which may form a second upper garment in the sole context of twin sets, and of waistcoats which may also form a second upper garment, and

- one or two different garments, designed to cover the lower part of the body and consisting of trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (excluding swimwear), a skirt or a divided skirt.

All of the components of an ensemble must be of the same fabric construction, style, colour and composition; they also must be of corresponding or compatible size. The term "ensemble" does not apply to track suits or ski suits, of heading 61.12.

4.

Headings 61.05 and 61.06 do not cover garments with pockets below the waist, with a ribbed waistband or other means of tightening at the bottom of the garment, or garments having an average of less than 10 stitches per linear centimetre in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 cm x 10 cm. Heading 61.05 does not cover sleeveless garments.

"Shirts" and "shirt-blouses" are garments designed to cover the upper part of the body, having long or short sleeves and a full or partial opening starting at the neckline. "Blouses" are loose-fitting garments also designed to cover the upper part of the body but may be sleeveless and with or without an opening at the neckline. "Shirts", "shirt-blouses" and "blouses" may also have a collar.

5.

Heading 61.09 does not cover garments with a drawstring, ribbed waistband or other means of tightening at the bottom of the garment.

6.

For the purposes of heading 61.11:

(a)

the expression "babies' garments and clothing accessories" means articles for young children of a body height not exceeding 86 cm;

(b)

articles which are, prima facie, classifiable both in heading 61.11 and in other headings of this Chapter are to be classified in heading 61.11.

7.

For the purposes of heading 61.12, "ski suits" means garments or sets of garments which, by their general appearance and texture, are identifiable as intended to be worn principally for skiing (cross-country or alpine). They consist either of:

(a)

a "ski overall", that is, a one-piece garment designed to cover the upper and the lower parts of the body; in addition to sleeves and a collar the ski overall may have pockets or footstraps; or

(b)

a "ski ensemble", that is, a set of garments composed of two or three pieces, put up for retail sale and comprising:

- one garment such as an anorak, wind-cheater, wind-jacket or similar article, closed by a slide fastener (zipper), possibly with a waistcoat in addition, and

- one pair of trousers whether or not extending above waist-level, one pair of breeches or one bib and brace overall.

The "ski ensemble" may also consist of an overall similar to the one mentioned in paragraph (a) above and a type of padded, sleeveless jacket worn over the overall.

All the components of a "ski ensemble" must be made up in a fabric of the same texture, style and composition whether or not of the same colour; they also must be of corresponding or compatible size.

8.

Garments which are, prima facie, classifiable both in heading 61.13 and in other headings of this Chapter, excluding heading 61.11, are to be classified in heading 61.13.

9.

Garments of this Chapter designed for left over right closure at the front shall be regarded as men's or boys' garments, and those designed for right over left closure at the front as women's or girls' garments. These provisions do not apply where the cut of the garment clearly indicates that it is designed for one or other of the sexes.

Garments which cannot be identified as either men's or boys' garments or as women's or girls' garments are to be classified in the headings covering women's or girls' garments.

10.

Articles of this Chapter may be made of metal thread.

Rates as at 15 September 2026
HeadingCDDescriptionUnitGeneralEUEFTASADCMERCOSURAfCFTA
61.01Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading 61.03):
6101.204Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6101.309Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6101.906Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
61.02Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading 61.04):
6102.103Of wool or fine animal hairu40%24%20%free40%40%
6102.208Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6102.302Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6102.901Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
61.03Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding swimwear), knitted or crocheted:
6103.107Suitsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6103.2Ensembles:
6103.224Of cottonu40%24%20%free36% to Paraguay, Uruguay40%
6103.230Of synthetic fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6103.299Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6103.3Jackets and blazers:
6103.312Of wool or fine animal hairu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.329Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.335Of synthetic fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.393Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts:
6103.41Of wool or fine animal hair:
6103.41.201Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.41.104Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.42Of cotton:
6103.42.100Trousersu45%27%20%free40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay45%
6103.41.902Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.42.208Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay45%
6103.43.107Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.43Of synthetic fibres:
6103.42.909Otheru45%27%20%free40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay45%
6103.43.204Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.43.905Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.49.202Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.49.105Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6103.49Of other textile materials:
6103.49.903Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
61.04Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excluding swimwear), knitted or crocheted:
6104.1Suits:
6104.133Of synthetic fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6104.198Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6104.2Ensembles:
6104.228Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6104.234Of synthetic fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6104.292Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6104.3Jackets and blazers:
6104.316Of wool or fine animal hairu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.322Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.339Of synthetic fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.397Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.4Dresses:
6104.410Of wool or fine animal hairu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.427Of cottonu45%27%20%free40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay45%
6104.433Of synthetic fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.441Of artificial fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.491Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.5Skirts and divided skirts:
6104.515Of wool or fine animal hairu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.521Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.538Of synthetic fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.596Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.6Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts:
6104.61.204Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.61.107Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.61Of wool or fine animal hair:
6104.62Of cotton:
6104.62.200Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.62.103Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.61.905Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.63Of synthetic fibres:
6104.63.100Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.62.901Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.63.207Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.63.908Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.69Of other textile materials:
6104.69.108Trousersu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.69.205Breeches and shortsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6104.69.906Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
61.05Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted:
6105.104Of cottonu45%27%20%free40,5% to Paraguay, Uruguay45%
6105.209Of man-made fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6105.900Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
61.06Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted:
6106.108Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6106.202Of man-made fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6106.904Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
61.07Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted:
6107.1Underpants and briefs:
6107.118Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6107.124Of man-made fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6107.199Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6107.2Nightshirts and pyjamas:
6107.212Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6107.229Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6107.293Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6107.9Other:
6107.914Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6107.99Of other textile materials:
6107.99.102Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articlesu40%24%20%free40%40%
6107.99.204Other, of woolufreefreefreefreefreefree
6107.99.900Otheru40%24%20%free40%40%
61.08Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted:
6108.1Slips and petticoats:
6108.111Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.19Of other textile materials:
6108.19.108Of woolufreefreefreefreefreefree
6108.19.908Otheru40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.2Briefs and panties:
6108.216Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6108.222Of man-made fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6108.297Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6108.3Nightdresses and pyjamas:
6108.310Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.327Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.391Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.9Other:
6108.918Of cottonu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.924Of man-made fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6108.999Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
61.09T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted:
6109.109Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6109.905Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
61.10Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted:
6110.1Of wool or fine animal hair:
6110.115Of woolu45%27%20%free45%45%
6110.121Of Kashmir (cashmere) goatsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6110.196Otheru45%27%20%free45%45%
6110.203Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6110.308Of man-made fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6110.905Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
61.11Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted:
6111.207Of cottonkg45%27%20%free45%45%
6111.301Of synthetic fibreskg45%27%20%free45%45%
6111.909Of other textile materialskg45%27%20%free45%45%
61.12Track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted:
6112.1Track suits:
6112.112Of cottonu45%27%20%free45%45%
6112.129Of synthetic fibresu45%27%20%free45%45%
6112.193Of other textile materialsu45%27%20%free45%45%
6112.200Ski suitsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6112.3Men's or boys' swimwear:
6112.311Of synthetic fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6112.392Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6112.4Women's or girls' swimwear:
6112.416Of synthetic fibresu40%24%20%free40%40%
6112.497Of other textile materialsu40%24%20%free40%40%
6113.005Garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 59.03, 59.06 or 59.07kg40%24%20%free40%40%
61.14Other garments, knitted or crocheted:
6114.208Of cottonkg40%24%20%free40%40%
6114.302Of man-made fibreskg40%24%20%free40%40%
6114.909Of other textile materialskg40%24%20%free40%40%
61.15Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted:
6115.107Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins)kgfreefreefreefreefreefree
6115.2Other panty hose and tights:
6115.218Of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 dtexkg45%freefreefree45%45%
6115.224Of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 dtex or morekg45%freefreefree45%45%
6115.299Of other textile materialskg45%freefreefree45%45%
6115.306Other women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 dtexkg20%freefreefree20%20%
6115.9Other:
6115.949Of wool or fine animal hairkg45%27%20%free45%45%
6115.955Of cottonkg45%27%20%free45%45%
6115.961Of synthetic fibreskg40%24%20%free40%40%
6115.990Of other textile materialskg45%27%20%free45%45%
61.16Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted:
6116.100Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubberkg30%freefreefree30%12%
6116.9Other:
6116.913Of wool or fine animal hairkg30%freefreefree30%12%
6116.927Of cottonkg30%freefreefree30%12%
6116.936Of synthetic fibreskg30%freefreefree30%12%
6116.994Of other textile materialskg30%freefreefree30%12%
61.17Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories:
6117.104Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the likeu30%18%18%free30%12%
6117.806Other accessorieskg40%24%20%free40%16%
6117.900Partskg40%24%20%free40%16%

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