HTSUS Chapter 61 on the customs broker exam

Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted. Across the released customs broker exams, 6 questions turn on classifying goods in this chapter. Drawn from 5 released sittings, April 2018 through October 2024. Below: every heading CBP has tested, the official heading text, and each exam question that used it.

6110 — Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a men’s sweater vest constructed of 50% polyester, 50% cotton, knit fabric, the outer surface of which measures 8 stitches per 2 centimeters in the direction the stitches were formed?
April 2018 exam, question 31 · tests 6110.30.3010. Full question, answer and citation →
What is the CLASSIFICATION of the men’s 100% knit cotton sleeveless muscle shirt?
April 2019 exam, question 48 · tests 6110.20.2069. Full question, answer and citation →
A men’s lightweight upper body garment is cut and sewn from 45% cotton, 35% polyester, 20% linen, pique knitted fabric. The fabric measures 12 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the horizontal direction and 14 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the vertical direction. The garment is designed for wear over the skin or underwear and has a rib knit spread collar. It has a partial front opening at the neck with a three button placket, short sleeves with rib knit cuffs, and a ribbed knit waistband. What is the CLASSIFICATION of this garment?
October 2018 exam, question 52 · tests 6110.20.2065. Full question, answer and citation →

6111 — Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a 100% knit cotton infant bootie where the outer sole is not sewn to the upper?
April 2019 exam, question 64 · tests 6111.20.6050. Full question, answer and citation →
The dress is constructed of a knitted fabric which is composed wholly of man-made fibers. The dress features a floral print and is marked as “24 months.” You’ve been informed, and later confirmed, that the garment is for girls with a body height not exceeding 86 centimeters. Within which ten digit subheading of Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United State (HTSUS) is the dress CLASSIFIED?
October 2019 exam, question 36 · tests 6111.20.4000. Full question, answer and citation →

6113

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a women's outdoor long sleeve garment top, which is composed of a rubberized textile fabric meant for recreational water sports? The rubberized textile fabric is a 100% nylon knit fabric that is completely coated on the outer surface with a rubber weighing less than 1,500 g/m2.
October 2024 exam, question 32 · tests 6113.00.1012. Full question, answer and citation →

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