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Textiles & Apparel HTS Code Classifier
Classify your textiles and apparel with the correct 10-digit HTS code. This classifier is pre-loaded for textile and apparel products — covering HTS Chapters 50 through 63 — with fiber-content rules, knit vs. woven distinction, quota checking, and FTA eligibility flags. Returns the correct HTS subheading with statutory cites, duty rates, and a broker-ready classification summary.
HTS Chapters 50–63 — silk, wool, cotton, man-made fibers, knitted/woven apparel
Fiber-content classification — weight-based rules, elastane blend handling
Knit vs. woven distinction — Chapter 61 vs. Chapter 62 based on manufacturing process
Quota category check — CBP quota tracking for China, Vietnam, India, and other countries
FTA eligibility flags — USMCA yarn-forward, KORUS, and other FTA textile rules
AD/CVD check — China textile AD/CVD orders on cotton, silk, and synthetic fabrics
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Which HTS chapters cover textiles and apparel?
Textiles and apparel are classified across HTS Chapters 50–63: Chapter 50 (silk), Chapter 51 (wool), Chapter 52 (cotton), Chapter 53 (vegetable fibers), Chapter 54 (man-made filaments), Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibers), Chapter 56 (wadding, felt, special yarns), Chapter 57 (carpets), Chapter 58 (special woven fabrics), Chapter 59 (coated/laminated textiles), Chapter 60 (knit fabrics), Chapter 61 (apparel — knitted), Chapter 62 (apparel — woven), Chapter 63 (other made-up textile articles). The correct chapter depends on the fiber content, manufacturing process (knitted vs. woven), and end use.
How do I determine fiber content for HTS classification?
Fiber content is determined by weight at the time of classification. HTS requires that the fiber content be stated for each component of a garment (shell, lining, collar, cuffs). For costumes and multi-fiber garments, use the 'essential character' rule (19 CFR 102.21) — the fiber that contributes the most to the garment's essential character determines classification. Misstating fiber content is one of the most common textile classification errors and can result in penalty action under 19 USC 1592.
What makes apparel subject to quota vs. duty-free entry?
Apparel quota applies to imports from specific countries under textile and apparel trade agreements. For most-favored-nation (MFN) entries, apparel is classified based on fiber type and construction. However, imports from countries with bilateral textile agreements (e.g., China, Vietnam, India) may face quota categories with specific limits. Over-quota entries from countries with textile agreements face escalating duty rates. Quota categories are managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection via the Automated Export System (AES) and quota tracking systems.
Can textiles and apparel qualify for FTA preferential rates?
Yes — textiles and apparel from USMCA countries (Canada, Mexico) can qualify for preferential duty rates if they meet yarn-forward or similar origin rules. Under USMCA, apparel from Mexico or Canada generally requires that the fabric be manufactured and the garment assembled in the USMCA region to qualify for preferential treatment. Some textile inputs from other FTAs (KORUS, US-Peru, etc.) have similar yarn-forward requirements. Our classifier flags FTA eligibility for your specific HTS code and origin country.
What are common textile HTS misclassifications to avoid?
Most common textile classification errors: (1) Misclassifying knit vs. woven — the manufacturing process (knitting vs. weaving) determines Chapters 61 vs. 62; a garment that looks like a woven but is made on a flat-knit machine is Chapter 61. (2) Fiber content errors — man-made fibers (Ch. 55) vs. cotton (Ch. 52) misclassification; even 0.5% elastane content may change classification. (3) Misclassifying linings and interlinings — often classified in Chapter 58 or 59, not the outer fabric's chapter. (4) Confusion between coated fabrics (Ch. 59) and laminated fabrics (Ch. 5903) — different duty rates apply.
Educational estimates only — final classification determined by CBP at time of entry. HTS textile classifications verified against USITC HTS 2026 and textile quota schedules. Consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification advice. AI Disclaimer · Terms