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62042100
ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDWomen's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)

Of wool or fine animal hair

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
39 docs
C400Y900Y922C679C680C683+33
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 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.
CD797A reference to Annex 5-A of Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11) should be made on the commercial invoice or any other commercial document.
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

DEgold313/25-1

Children's costume set: dress with hairband

poliestr (tkaniny i dzianiny)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 3cGRI 6
SEgold25-01922

Women's polyester shorts with mesh lining

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold496/25-1

Women's polyester jacket with lining

poliestr (włókna syntetyczne)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold765/24-1

Women's ankle-length cotton dress with elastane

cottonGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 6
DEgold461/24-1

Women's cotton kimono jacket

cottonGRI 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.

Classification of women's wool ensembles

CN code 620421 covers women's and girls' ensembles of wool or fine animal hair, other than knitted or crocheted. An ensemble as defined in Note 3(b) to Chapter 62 is a set of at least two clothing articles from the same or complementary fabric, forming together an outfit for a particular occasion. Unlike a suit, an ensemble allows components from complementary fabrics and may combine different clothing types. Wool includes sheep's wool, cashmere, mohair, and alpaca. Classification requires wool to be the predominant fiber by weight. Components must be packaged and sold together.

Regulatory requirements

Women's wool ensembles are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Each set component should have its own composition label. REACH requirements apply to dyes used for wool, formaldehyde, and nickel in metal components. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment. Labels may include designations pure new wool or cashmere provided quality criteria are met. Girls' ensembles face stricter mechanical safety requirements.

Import and trade

Women's wool ensembles imported into the EU originate from Italy, China, Turkey, and Vietnam. Customs documentation must describe the ensemble listing components, their material, and presentation. Customs authorities verify whether goods meet the ensemble definition. Origin rules require double transformation. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin. Import of separate components leads to individual classification of each article.

Importing woven women's garments - CN 6204 21

Woven women's garments under CN 6204 21 are classified within heading 6204, covering suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts and trousers made from woven fabrics. The key classification factor is distinguishing from Chapter 61 (knitted). Importers must declare precise fibre composition as subheadings differentiate duty rates by material - wool, cotton, synthetic and artificial fibres each carry different TARIC duty rates.

Frequently asked questions

How does a women's ensemble differ from a suit?
A suit requires components from identical fabric (composition, weave, color, finish). An ensemble allows components from complementary fabrics and may combine different clothing types. An ensemble is a broader category covering sets forming an outfit for wearing together.
Is a cashmere ensemble classified under code 620421?
Yes. Cashmere is fine animal hair classified together with wool. An ensemble where cashmere is the predominant fiber by weight is classified under 620421. The label must state the percentage of cashmere.
How many components must a women's ensemble have?
An ensemble must consist of at least two clothing articles, excluding accessories. The components must together form an outfit intended for a particular occasion and be packaged and sold together.
How to classify woven women's garments under CN 6204 21?
Women's garments CN 6204 21 are classified in heading 6204 by garment type and predominant fibre. Wool, cotton, synthetic and artificial fibres have separate subheadings with different rates.