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62041100
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.

Definition and classification of women's suits

CN code 620411 covers women's and girls' suits of wool or fine animal hair, other than knitted or crocheted. A suit as defined in Note 3(a) to Chapter 62 is an ensemble consisting of at least two parts - a jacket and skirt or jacket and trousers - made from the same fabric, sold together as a single commercial unit. Suit components must have identical fiber composition, weave, color, and finish. Wool includes sheep's wool, cashmere, mohair, and alpaca. Classification requires wool to be the predominant fiber by weight. Women's wool suits form a significant segment of formal and business clothing.

Labeling and safety requirements

Women's wool suits 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 provided quality criteria are met. Where the lining covers more than 30 percent of the garment surface, its composition must be stated separately. REACH requirements apply to acid and metal complex dyes used for wool. Metal components - buttons, zippers, buckles - are subject to nickel release limits. The GPSR requires product traceability and risk assessment. Women's suits with decorative elements must meet mechanical safety requirements to avoid posing hazards to the user.

Trade and customs procedures

Women's wool suits imported into the EU originate mainly from Italy, China, Turkey, and Vietnam. At customs clearance, correct classification as a suit - an ensemble of two parts from the same fabric sold together - is essential. Components imported separately are classified individually as jackets or skirts. Origin rules require double transformation from the spinning stage. Customs documentation must describe the suit listing its components, material, and presentation. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin - Turkey benefits from the customs union, Vietnam from the EVFTA. Customs authorities may verify fiber composition and fabric uniformity across components.

Importing woven women's garments - CN 6204 11

Woven women's garments under CN 6204 11 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 suit differ from an ensemble in customs classification?
A suit consists of a jacket and skirt or trousers made from identical fabric. An ensemble is a set of clothing articles from the same or complementary fabric forming an outfit. A suit requires uniform material, while an ensemble allows color-complementary components.
Do a jacket and skirt from different fabrics constitute a suit?
No. The suit definition requires components to be made from the same fabric with identical composition, weave, color, and finish. A jacket and skirt from different fabrics are not a suit and are classified separately under their respective CN codes.
How to document a suit in a customs declaration?
Documentation must describe the suit as an ensemble of at least two components from identical wool fabric, packaged and sold together. Fiber composition, number of components, and their type must be stated. Incorrect documentation may result in classification as separate articles.
How to classify woven women's garments under CN 6204 11?
Women's garments CN 6204 11 are classified in heading 6204 by garment type and predominant fibre. Wool, cotton, synthetic and artificial fibres have separate subheadings with different rates.