HS Codes and Export Documents for Garment Stocklots
Garment stocklots classify under HS Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted apparel) or Chapter 62 (woven apparel), and ship from Pakistan on a four-document set: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading. Buyers who understand the paperwork prevent the clearance surprises that erase margin.
Part of the buyer journey: Pay, Ship and Clear Customs Without Surprises — stage 3 of 8, with the other guides for this stage.
HS classification in one paragraph
The Harmonized System (HS) classifies traded goods in six-digit codes that countries extend for their own tariffs. Apparel lives in Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted — most T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts) or Chapter 62 (woven — most shirts, trousers, jeans). Within those chapters, codes narrow by garment type, material and sometimes gender.
For stocklot buyers the practical point: your duty rate at destination depends on the correct classification of the goods on the invoice. A mixed lot is classified by its actual composition — which is one more reason the composition breakdown you demand before buying matters commercially, not just commercially-obviously.
The four core export documents
Commercial invoice: the goods description, quantities and values — the document customs everywhere anchors on. Packing list: carton-level contents, dimensions and weights, which your broker and your landed-cost math both consume. Certificate of origin: Pakistan origin, affecting preferential duty treatment where agreements exist. Bill of lading: the transport contract and title document.
Destinations add requirements on top — inspection certificates, labelling data, fumigation for certain wood packaging. Your supplier should prepare the set your broker specifies; ask early.
Destination-side notes for stocklot goods
Stocklots are new goods and clear as such; second-hand-goods rules do not apply (any seller blurring that distinction is disqualifying themselves). Duties are assessed on classification and declared value — accurate documents protect you here. Branded or de-labelled goods: some markets ask additional questions at import; your broker should know your market’s stance before the goods ship, not after they arrive.
What to confirm before confirming the deal
That your supplier names the correct HS chapter for each category in the lot, that the invoice description will match the packing list and the actual goods, and that the document set covers your broker’s requirements. Paperwork competence is a supplier-selection criterion — a desk that talks comfortably about documents is a desk that ships cleanly.
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Buyer questions, answered
What HS code applies to garment stocklots?
Apparel classifies under HS Chapter 61 for knitted or crocheted garments (tees, hoodies, sweatshirts) and Chapter 62 for woven garments (shirts, trousers, jeans), with six-digit codes narrowing by type and material.
Which documents come with a shipment from Pakistan?
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading as standard, plus any destination-specific certificates your customs broker requires.
Do stocklots clear customs differently from new wholesale goods?
No — stocklots are new goods and clear as new goods under the same classification and duty rules. Accurate invoice description and declared value are what protect your clearance.
Why does lot composition matter for customs?
Mixed lots are classified by actual composition, and duty rates differ between knit and woven categories — so the composition breakdown you demand before buying also determines your duty bill.
What should I check with my broker before shipping?
The correct tariff lines for the lot’s categories, your market’s duty treatment, and any additional import requirements for branded or de-labelled goods — before the container sails, not after it arrives.