Heading 6110

Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted

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Heading 6110 covers knitted or crocheted sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar garments worn on the upper body. The heading splits first by fiber group: wool or fine animal hair (6110.11 through 6110.19), cotton (6110.20), man-made fibers (6110.30) and other textile materials (6110.90). Within each fiber group the lines split again by garment type, such as sweaters, vests other than sweater vests, sweatshirts, and other articles, then by gender and size.

Products in this heading

Men's wool crewneck sweater
Women's cashmere pullover
Cotton fleece sweatshirt
Acrylic pullover for women
Cotton knit waistcoat (vest)
Silk blend knitted sweater
Girls' man-made fiber cardigan
Wool sweater vest

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber content by weight, since the first split is wool or fine animal hair, cotton, man-made fibers, or other textile materials.
Specific fiber thresholds inside a group, such as 23% or more wool, 30% or more silk, 36% or more flax, 25% or more leather, or 70% or more silk.
Garment type: sweater, sweatshirt, vest other than a sweater vest, or other article.
Gender and size: men's, boys', women's or girls', which drives the statistical line.
Construction: knit to shape articles under statistical note 6 take a separate line from other knit construction.

Often confused with

Knitted T-shirts and tank tops
T-shirts, singlets and tank tops have their own heading even when knitted.
Heading 6109
Knitted babies' garments
Garments for babies are classified in 6111, not in the adult lines of 6110.
Heading 6111
Knitted track suits and swimwear
Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear are covered by 6112.
Heading 6112
Knitted women's blouses and shirts
Blouses and shirts with a full front opening and no sweater character go to 6106.
Heading 6106
Knitted gloves and mittens
Handwear is classified in 6116, separate from upper body garments.
Heading 6116

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a men's cotton sweater?

A men's cotton sweater made of ordinary cotton, not the flax blend, is 6110.20.20.10. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 16.5%.

What is the duty on a women's man-made fiber sweater?

A women's sweater of man-made fibers falls in 6110.30.30.20. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 32%.

How do I classify a cashmere sweater?

If the sweater is wholly of cashmere, a women's or girls' sweater is 6110.12.10.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 4%. If it is not wholly of cashmere, the women's or girls' sweater line is 6110.12.20.30 at a general (MFN) rate of 16%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.