62041900
ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED›Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Of other textile materials
Scope of CN code 620419
CN code 620419 covers women's and girls' suits of other textile materials not assigned to subheadings 620411 (wool), 620412 (cotton), and 620413 (synthetic fibers). This heading classifies suits of linen, silk, artificial fibers (viscose, lyocell, modal), and multi-fiber blends. Linen and viscose suits are popular in summer and business wear. The suit definition remains identical - an ensemble of at least two components from identical fabric sold together. Classification requires examining the dominant fiber and confirming woven construction.
Regulations and labeling
Suits under code 620419 are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 using generic fiber names. REACH requirements apply to dyes appropriate for each fiber type. Cellulosic fabrics face formaldehyde limits. Metal components must comply with nickel limits. The GPSR requires traceability and safety documentation. Silk suit imports require fiber authenticity confirmation. Viscose suits require the generic name on labels, not trade names.
Trade and customs procedures
Suits under code 620419 are imported from various countries depending on material. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must precisely describe the material and confirm suit status. For multi-fiber blends, customs may take samples. Binding Tariff Information provides legal certainty. Tariff preferences depend on origin country and trade agreements.
Country of origin labelling for women's wear CN 6204 19
Women's garments under CN 6204 19 imported into the EU should carry correct country-of-origin labelling. While the EU does not mandate origin labelling at Community level, consumer protection laws in Member States prohibit misleading consumers about product origin. When importing from Asia through third countries, transhipment does not change origin - the last substantial transformation determines the country of origin for customs purposes.
Frequently asked questions
Is a women's linen suit classified under code 620419?
Yes. Heading 6204 does not have a separate subheading for linen suits. Linen is neither wool, cotton, nor synthetic fiber, so a linen suit is classified under the residual code 620419 covering other materials.
How is a viscose suit classified?
Viscose is an artificial fiber without a separate subheading. A viscose suit is classified under code 620419. The label must state the generic fiber name - viscose. Both suit components must be from identical fabric.
Does a silk suit require special documentation?
A silk suit is subject to standard requirements, but additionally a certificate confirming natural silk authenticity is recommended. Customs authorities may take samples for microscopic analysis to verify the fiber type.
What labelling rules apply to women's garments CN 6204 19?
Women's garments CN 6204 19 must carry fibre composition labels in the destination language (EU 1007/2011), care instructions per ISO 3758 and correct country of origin marking.
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