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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, KNITTED OR CROCHETED›Tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted

Of cotton

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%-R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 9.6%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD898To benefit from this tariff quota, the products shall be accompanied by a statement on origin made out by the exporter containing the statement ‘Origin Quota – Product originating in accordance with Appendix 3-B-1’ of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand.
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

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Children's cotton-polyester tracksuit with hood

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold667/25-1

Cotton-polyester tracksuit for sports

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold575/25-1

Cotton-polyester tracksuit for sports

cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold960/24-1

Black Fila tracksuit for sports, size M

cottonGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold291/24-1

Children's swimsuit with turtle neck and zip

polyamideGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Tariff classification and scope of CN code 611211

CN code 611211 covers track suits of knitted cotton fabrics. Heading 6112 of the Combined Nomenclature covers track suits, ski suits and swimwear of knitted fabrics. A track suit is a set consisting of a jacket and trousers intended for sports, recreation or casual wear. Classification requires cotton to be the dominant fibre by weight in both components. The set must be presented for customs clearance together - if components are imported separately, they are classified under separate CN codes. Cotton-elastane or cotton-polyester blends where cotton retains the dominant weight share remain under this classification. The article must be knitted, not woven.

Regulatory requirements and track suit labelling

Cotton track suits imported into the EU are subject to Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on fibre composition labelling. The label must state fibre percentages in descending order. Track suits with prints or appliques may be subject to additional restrictions on chemical substances in printing inks and adhesives. REACH restricts azo dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metals and other substances. Metal elements such as zippers and eyelets must comply with nickel restrictions. The GPSR Regulation requires product traceability and designation of a responsible person within the EU. Children's track suits are subject to stricter safety requirements including EN 14682 on cords and drawstrings.

Import and trade in track suits

Import of cotton track suits under CN code 611211 represents a significant segment of sportswear trade. Major exporters include China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia and Turkey. Least-developed countries benefit from zero duty rates under EBA. Imports from Vietnam are subject to EVFTA preferences. Rules of origin require double transformation in the exporting country. The customs declaration must describe the goods as a set (jacket + trousers), state fibre composition, CIF customs value and country of origin. Branded track suits may require additional verification of intellectual property rights - customs authorities may detain counterfeit goods under Regulation (EU) No 608/2013.

Classifying sportswear in the Combined Nomenclature CN 6112 11

Sportswear under CN 6112 11 requires precise classification within heading 6112 or 6114. Track suits (6112) are complete sets intended exclusively for physical activity. Sportswear not classified as track suits falls under heading 6114. The key criterion is intended use - athleisure garments worn casually may be classified under general headings (6103/6104) rather than sportswear headings, significantly affecting applicable duty rates.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cotton knitted track suit classified as a set?
Yes, a track suit consisting of a jacket and trousers of knitted cotton is classified as a set under CN code 611211, provided both components are presented together for customs clearance. If the jacket and trousers are imported separately, they are classified under separate CN codes appropriate for the product type.
Are cotton track suits with hoods classified under code 611211?
Yes, a hooded sweatshirt forming part of a cotton knitted track suit set is classified under CN code 611211 together with the trousers. The hood is a structural element of the jacket and does not change the tariff classification of the track suit. The condition is dominant cotton content.
What intellectual property measures do customs apply to track suits?
Customs authorities may detain track suits suspected of infringing intellectual property rights (counterfeits) under Regulation (EU) No 608/2013. The trademark owner may file an application for customs intervention. Detained goods may be destroyed upon confirmation of infringement or with the importer's consent under simplified procedures.
How to classify sportswear vs track suits under CN 6112 11?
Track suits (6112) are complete sets for physical activity. Other sportswear CN 6112 11 falls under heading 6114. Athleisure garments worn casually may be classified under general headings 6103/6104.

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