Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted
HS v2022 Code: 6112
About track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted
HS code 6112 covers a diverse range of apparel products, including track suits, ski suits, and swimwear, all of which are knitted or crocheted. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and clothing supply chain, catering to the growing demand for comfortable, functional, and fashionable sportswear and leisure attire. The products within this code are widely consumed across various sectors, from athletic and outdoor activities to everyday casual wear, making it an important contributor to the broader economy.
Production process
The production of items under HS code 6112 typically involves a combination of knitting and crocheting techniques. Manufacturers use specialized machinery, such as knitting machines and crochet hooks, to create the desired fabric structures. The knitting process can involve the use of different yarn types, stitch patterns, and techniques like intarsia or jacquard to achieve various designs and textures. Crochet, on the other hand, relies on the manual manipulation of yarn using a hook to create intricate patterns and shapes. Post-production steps may include dyeing, printing, and finishing processes to enhance the aesthetic and functional properties of the final products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 6112 include natural and synthetic fibers, such as cotton, polyester, nylon, and spandex. Manufacturers also rely on specialized knitting and crocheting machinery, as well as various accessories and trimmings, such as zippers, drawstrings, and elastic bands, to assemble the final garments. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating the machinery and executing the necessary techniques to create high-quality, durable, and fashionable sportswear and swimwear.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6112 are track suits, ski suits, and swimwear, all of which are knitted or crocheted. These products are widely consumed by 6211 Track suits, ski suits and swimsuits; other garments, 9506 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools), and 6401 Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes.
Family tree for track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/61'>61: Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6112'>6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6101'>6101: Coats; men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6103</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6102'>6102: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6104</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6103'>6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6104'>6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6105'>6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6106'>6106: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6107'>6107: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6108'>6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6109'>6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6110'>6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6111'>6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6113'>6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6114'>6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6115'>6115: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6116'>6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6117'>6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611211'>611211: Track suits; of cotton, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611212'>611212: Track suits; of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611219'>611219: Track suits; of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611220'>611220: Ski suits; knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611231'>611231: Swimwear; men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611239'>611239: Swimwear; men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611241'>611241: Swimwear; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/611249'>611249: Swimwear; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted</a>"]
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