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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDMen's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, 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
31 docs
C400Y900Y922C679C680C683+25
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%CR 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.
CD668Subject to the presentation of a proof of origin containing the following statement: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II (Concerning the Definition of the Concept of "Originating Products" and Methods of Administrative Cooperation)" (OJ L 346, 15.12.2012).
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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polyesterGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
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cottonGRI 1GRI 6
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polyesterGRI 1GRI 6
DKgold-0293975

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DEgold636/24-1

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cottonGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 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 and definition of a wool jacket

CN code 620331 covers men's and boys' jackets and blazers of wool or fine animal hair, other than knitted or crocheted, presented as individual articles (not as part of a suit). A jacket in customs tariff terms is an outerwear garment covering the upper body, with long sleeves, a collar, and front fastening, worn over a shirt or other clothing. Wool includes sheep's wool, cashmere, mohair, alpaca, and other fine animal hair. Classification requires wool to be the predominant fiber by weight. Wool jackets and blazers form an important segment of formal and business clothing. The distinction between a jacket/blazer and a coat or overcoat is based on the cut, length, and intended use of the article.

Regulatory requirements for imports

Wool jackets imported into the EU are subject to mandatory fiber composition labeling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Labels may include the designation pure new wool, cashmere, or mohair provided quality criteria are met. Where the lining constitutes at least 30 percent of the garment surface, its composition must be stated separately. REACH requirements apply to dyes used for wool - acid and metal complex dyes that may release aromatic amines or heavy metals. Metal jacket components (metal buttons, zippers) are subject to nickel release limits. The GPSR imposes traceability and product safety documentation obligations.

Trade and customs procedures

Wool jackets imported into the EU originate mainly from Italy, China, Turkey, and Vietnam. Italian wool jacket production is valued for fabric quality and tailoring. At customs clearance, it is critical to distinguish whether a jacket is imported as part of a suit (code 620311) or as a standalone article (code 620331). A jacket imported separately from trousers, even from the same collection, is classified under 620331. Origin rules require double transformation. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin - Turkey benefits from the customs union, Vietnam from the EVFTA. Customs documentation must describe the product as a jacket, not as a suit component.

Customs procedures for importing blazers CN 6203 31

Customs clearance for blazers and jackets under CN 6203 31 requires correct determination of customs value under Article 70 UCC. The transaction value includes the price paid or payable, plus transport and insurance costs to the EU border. When importing from third countries, trademark licence fees must be included. AEO-certified importers benefit from simplified procedures and faster goods release at the border.

Frequently asked questions

When is a jacket classified under 620331 versus 620311?
Code 620311 applies to suits (sets of jacket and trousers from the same fabric). Code 620331 is used for jackets sold and imported as standalone articles, not as suit components. Classification depends on the commercial presentation - together with trousers as a suit, or separately as a jacket.
Is a cashmere blazer classified under code 620331?
Yes. Cashmere is fine animal hair and is classified together with wool. A blazer made of cashmere or a cashmere-wool blend, where these fibers together predominate by weight, is classified under 620331. The label must state the percentage of cashmere and any other wool component.
How to distinguish a jacket from a coat in customs classification?
A jacket has a formal cut - collar with lapels, front button fastening, long sleeves, and a lining. A coat is longer outerwear, often with a hood, patch pockets, or zipper. Classification depends on the overall character and intended use of the article as assessed by customs authorities.
How to distinguish knitted from woven blazers for CN 6203 31?
Knitted blazers CN 6203 31 from Chapter 61 have an elastic loop structure, while woven blazers from Chapter 62 are formed by interlacing warp and weft yarns. Customs may sample for microscopic analysis.