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HS Code Candidates for Hoodies

Use this page to prepare candidate HS headings, product facts, material and function variants, invoice descriptions, ecommerce catalog fields, and risk flags before official review.

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Answer summary

Product facts to verify

Main material and fiber or chemical composition
Construction: knitted, woven, molded, assembled
Function and intended use
Whether it includes electronics, battery, magnets, leather, or textile
Country of origin and destination market

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Source note

Candidates are preparation aids only. Verify final code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or the destination tariff database before filing.

Last reviewed

2026-08-02

Candidate headings table

Review candidates

The table below lists candidate HS headings for hoodies. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`6110`	Knitted or crocheted sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats and similar articles	The hoodie is a knitted sweatshirt, pullover, sweater-like garment, or similar article. Record whether it opens fully, the fabric construction, fiber percentages, and garment features.
`6201`	Men’s or boys’ woven overcoats, windbreakers, jackets and similar articles	The garment is woven outerwear for the relevant wearer category rather than a knitted sweatshirt. Lining, weather protection, closure, and cut are important facts.
`6202`	Women’s or girls’ woven overcoats, windbreakers, jackets and similar articles	A woven hooded outerwear garment follows the destination schedule’s women’s or girls’ branch. Verify the actual design and current national wording.
`6111 / 6209 review`	Babies’ garments and clothing accessories	The destination schedule treats the size range and design as babies’ garments. Do not infer this solely from a marketplace “kids” label.
`Chapter 61 or 62 notes`	Garment construction and wearer-category review	Unisex, ambiguous, lined, coated, or unusual garments require the legal notes and exact construction to be checked before selecting a national extension.

National extensions after the 6-digit heading vary by destination market. Verify the full national code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff before filing.

Decision tree

How to classify hoodies

Step 1: Confirm knit or woven construction

Use the fabric specification, not the product title, to choose the Chapter 61 or Chapter 62 review path.

Step 2: Identify the garment form

Pullover, partial opening, full-front zip, jacket, windbreaker, sweater, or babies’ garment.

Step 3: Record fiber and layers

Capture exact shell percentages plus lining, coating, insulation, and substantial attachments.

Step 4: Record wearer and design facts

Keep size measurements, intended wearer category, pockets, ribbing, closure, weather features, and decoration.

Step 5: Compare current official text

Open the current destination tariff schedule and compare the heading, legal notes, and national subdivisions with the recorded facts.

Step 6: Check origin and entry date

Review origin-based measures only after the national code candidate is verified; keep the source and lookup date with the SKU.

Step 7: Preserve the review trail

Save the product specification, photos, comparison candidates, reason for the working choice, and invoice wording for later review.

Material variants

How material changes the code

Material	Typical heading	Notes
Predominantly cotton knit fleece	6110 cotton branch candidate	Retain laboratory or supplier fiber percentages; “cotton blend” is not enough for a fiber-based subdivision.
Predominantly polyester or other man-made fiber knit	6110 man-made-fiber branch candidate	Record shell and lining separately and do not use the cotton branch from a product title.
Cotton-polyester blend	6110 branch selected from destination fiber rules	Use exact percentages and the applicable textile-mixture rules rather than choosing the first listed fiber.
Woven nylon or polyester shell	6201 or 6202 outerwear candidate	Document coating, lining, water resistance, closure, pockets, and whether the article is designed as outerwear.
Coated, laminated, or multi-layer garment	Chapter 61/62 notes and outerwear review	The coating and layer construction can affect the review; retain a fabric specification and product cross-section where available.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Pullover sweatshirt with hood	6110 candidate	Record knit construction, fiber, neckline/hood, ribbing, and wearer category.
Full-front zip knitted hoodie	6110 or jacket review	A full opening is a meaningful fact. Compare the overall construction with current notes and comparable rulings.
Woven hooded windbreaker or jacket	6201 or 6202 candidate	Record woven shell, lining, closure, weather-protection features, and wearer category.
Printed or embroidered promotional hoodie	Garment candidate based on physical construction	Decoration usually does not replace the garment analysis, but substantial attachments or sets need separate review.
Children’s or babies’ hoodie	Size- and design-specific garment review	Keep actual garment measurements and destination size definitions; “youth” is not a universal customs category.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Knit versus woven fabric	Directs the review to Chapter 61 or Chapter 62 candidate families.	USITC HTS Chapter 61 and 62 text.
Sweatshirt versus outerwear construction	A hooded product name does not decide whether the article is a sweatshirt, sweater, windbreaker, or jacket.	CBP rulings 966088, 085929, N359550, and N359709 as fact-pattern examples.
Fiber percentages	Cotton, man-made fiber, wool, and mixed-fiber branches can differ at national level.	Current destination textile schedule and supplier composition record.
Wearer and size category	Men’s/boys’, women’s/girls’, unisex, and babies’ provisions require destination-specific review.	Current Chapter 61/62 legal notes and sizing facts.
Origin and textile measures	The verified national code, origin, and entry date can change duty treatment.	USITC HTS and current destination trade-measure sources.

Risk flags signal the need for official review before the candidate code is used on customs documents.

Invoice description examples

Strong descriptions

Strong invoice descriptions include material, function, product type, and key components (battery, electronics, magnet, leather, textile). Avoid generic words such as gift, sample, accessory, or product. The descriptions below are examples only, not final classifications.

Cotton knitted pullover hoodie, brushed fleece, long sleeves, adult unisex sizing
Polyester knitted full-zip hooded sweatshirt, lined hood, adult sizing
Cotton-polyester knitted children’s hoodie, printed front graphic
Woven nylon hooded windbreaker, polyester lining, full-front zipper
Cotton knitted promotional hoodie with embroidered logo, retail packed

Use these descriptions on the commercial invoice line item, with the candidate HS code and country of origin declared per line.

Ecommerce catalog fields

Shopify, WooCommerce, and CSV fields to check

Before labels and invoices are generated, prepare these fields in your ecommerce catalog. The CSV Catalog Checker scans Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or custom CSV exports for missing customs fields locally in your browser.

Field	Why it matters
SKU and variant ID	Keeps the product specification, candidate review, invoice line, and marketplace export tied to the same sellable variant.
Product type and plain description	Records what the item physically is and does instead of relying on a marketing title.
Material or composition	Preserves the material split that often determines which heading family should be reviewed first.
Construction and included parts	Separates a simple article from a set, electrical assembly, coated product, or mixed-material construction.
Function and intended use	Makes the principal commercial function visible without treating intended use alone as a final classification.
Country of origin	Supports origin-based duty and trade-measure checks after the full destination code is verified.
Destination and candidate source	Prevents a supplier or six-digit code from being reused as a final national code in every market.
Invoice-ready description	Carries the reviewed material, form, function, and packaging facts into the shipment record.

Pair this with the Commercial Invoice Generator, the HS Code Finder, and the CSV Catalog Checker.

Worked example

Worked example: cotton-polyester pullover hoodie

Scenario: A Shopify seller imports an adult pullover hoodie made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester knitted fleece. It has a hood, kangaroo pocket, long sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem, no full-front opening, and a printed chest graphic.

Record the knitted fleece construction, exact fiber percentages, pullover form, hood, pocket, ribbing, adult size range, decoration, and origin.
Begin with the knitted sweatshirt or similar-article candidate family rather than woven outerwear because the shell is knitted and the article is a pullover sweatshirt.
Use the destination textile-mixture rules and national subdivisions to determine which fiber branch may apply; do not infer the answer from the word cotton alone.
Check whether the destination requires a specific wearer category and retain the product pattern, measurements, and marketing record that support it.
Verify the current national extension and origin measures, then draft the invoice from the physical facts rather than the style name.
Save the composition certificate, product photos, comparison candidates, official lookup, and invoice line with the SKU.

A full-zip knitted garment or a woven hooded windbreaker can require a different analysis even when all three products are sold as hoodies.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Using one hoodie code for knitted sweatshirts and woven windbreakers.
Treating a marketplace unisex label as the destination tariff’s wearer category.
Leaving out exact fiber percentages or copying only the first fiber from a supplier listing.
Assuming a full-front zipper never changes the garment review.
Using a historical ruling subheading without checking current tariff text and the actual product.
Applying origin-based measures before the full national classification is verified.

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Editorial

About this category page

Written by the TariffCatalog Editorial Team. Maintained by Ryan Cole and reviewed for candidate-only customs-data workflow clarity.

This page follows TariffCatalog's methodology for candidate-only classification, estimate-only calculators, and document draft workflows. Candidates are preparation aids, not binding classifications.

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Maintainer

Reviewed by Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole maintains TariffCatalog from the perspective of a long-time ecommerce operator with 15+ years of experience in product catalog, international shipping, and pre-shipment data workflows. This page is reviewed for candidate-only HS code preparation, source-check clarity, and estimate-only or candidate-only wording.

TariffCatalog is a preparation aid, not a customs broker, legal, tax, or freight-forwarding service. Verify final classifications, rates, documents, and filing treatment with official sources or qualified professionals.

Last reviewed: August 2026 · Maintainer entity: Ryan Cole · Source policy: verified against official customs and tariff sources

Official Source Note

Check final codes

USITC HTS

Use current Chapter 61 and 62 text and national subdivisions.

CBP ruling 966088

Historical sweatshirt and hood fact pattern; not a universal current code.

CBP ruling 085929

Historical example showing why a full-front opening and garment construction matter.

CBP ruling N359709

Recent woven hooded outerwear fact pattern for comparison.

FAQ

Common questions

What HS code may apply to a cotton hoodie?

A knitted cotton hoodie may begin with heading 6110, but exact fiber percentages, construction, wearer category, and the destination extension must be verified.

Are pullover and zip-up hoodies classified the same way?

Not automatically. A full-front opening, jacket-like construction, lining, and fabric type are meaningful facts, so keep pullover and zip variants separate until reviewed.

Does polyester use a different hoodie candidate?

The broad heading may be similar for knitted sweatshirts, but national subdivisions often separate cotton and man-made fibers. Use the verified composition.

Are woven hooded jackets treated like knitted sweatshirts?

No. Woven outerwear is reviewed in Chapter 62 candidate families, while knitted sweatshirts are generally reviewed in Chapter 61.

Does printing or embroidery change a hoodie code?

Ordinary printing or embroidery usually does not replace the garment analysis. Substantial attachments, electronics, or retail sets can require additional review.

How should unisex hoodies be reviewed?

Record design, cut, measurements, and destination rules. Do not assume the storefront word unisex answers a tariff category.

What should a hoodie invoice description include?

State knit or woven construction, fiber percentages, garment form, closure, wearer/size facts, and important features such as lining or coating.

Are these hoodie candidates binding?

No. They are preparation aids based on recorded facts. Verify the current national code and origin treatment before filing.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02

Disclaimer

TariffCatalog provides candidate HS code suggestions, estimate-only calculators, and document drafts. Verify final classifications, duty rates, document requirements, and filing obligations with official sources, carriers, brokers, or destination authorities before filing or shipping.

Candidate headings on this page are preparation aids, not binding classifications. Final classification depends on exact product facts and the destination tariff rules in effect on the entry date.