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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED›Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Of other textile materials
Subcodes (4)
Scope of CN code 620329
CN code 620329 covers men's and boys' ensembles of other textile materials not assigned to subheadings 620321 (wool), 620322 (cotton), and 620323 (synthetic fibers). This heading classifies ensembles made of silk, linen, artificial fibers (viscose, lyocell, modal), and multi-fiber blends where none of the specified fibers dominate by weight. Linen and viscose ensembles are popular in summer clothing. The definition of an ensemble as a set of at least two articles forming an outfit, packaged and sold together, remains unchanged. Classification requires thorough verification of the fiber composition of each component in the set.
Regulations and labeling
Ensembles under code 620329 are subject to standard labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Each set component requires a fiber composition label. For linen, the designation pure linen is permitted provided quality requirements are met. For artificial fibers, generic names must be used - viscose, lyocell, modal - rather than trade names. REACH requirements apply to dyes appropriate for each fiber type: reactive dyes for linen and viscose, acid dyes for silk. Formaldehyde limits are particularly relevant for cellulosic fabrics finished with crease-resistant resins. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment.
Trade and customs aspects
Ensembles classified under code 620329 are imported from various countries depending on the material. Linen ensembles originate mainly from China and European countries, viscose ensembles from China and India, silk ensembles from China and Vietnam. Origin rules require double transformation from the spinning stage. At customs clearance, authorities verify whether goods meet the ensemble definition - joint packaging, logical outfit, presentation as a commercial unit. For multi-fiber blends where fiber dominance is unclear, obtaining Binding Tariff Information is recommended. Customs documentation must describe all set components with their individual compositions.
Supply chain due diligence for garments CN 6203 29
Importers of suits and formal wear under CN 6203 29 face growing due diligence requirements. The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) mandates identification of human rights and environmental risks in the supply chain. The garment sector is particularly exposed to forced labour risks. Importers should verify working conditions at supplier factories and maintain documentation of these checks as part of compliance obligations.
Frequently asked questions
Is a men's linen ensemble classified under code 620329?
Yes. Heading 6203 does not have a separate six-digit subheading for linen ensembles. Linen is neither wool, cotton, nor synthetic fiber, so a linen ensemble is classified under the residual code 620329 covering other textile materials.
How is a viscose ensemble classified under CN codes?
Viscose is an artificial fiber and does not have a separate subheading under heading 6203 for ensembles. A viscose ensemble is classified under 620329 as an ensemble of other materials. The label must state the generic fiber name - viscose.
Is a cotton-linen blend ensemble classified under code 620329?
It depends on the fiber proportions. If cotton predominates by weight, the correct code is 620322 (cotton ensembles). If linen exceeds 50 percent by weight, the ensemble is classified under 620329. With equal shares, General Interpretative Rule 3(c) applies.
What due diligence requirements apply to suit imports CN 6203 29?
Importers of suits CN 6203 29 face CSDDD due diligence obligations. Identification of human rights and environmental risks in the supply chain is required, particularly in the garment sector.
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