HS code for pants

Classifying pants turns on the fiber, whether the fabric is knit or woven, and whether they are for men or for women. The cases below are how CBP classified specific pants.

Knit cotton trousers, women's

HTS code CBP assigned: 6104.62.20
General duty rate: 14.9%
Section 301 (applies to products of China): List 4A - 7.5% (heading 9903.88.15)

Duty rate as of 2026-10-02 (2026 HTS Revision 20). Section 301 status as of 2026-10-02 (2026 HTS Revision 20). Product-specific Section 301 exclusions are not checked. Verify the duty rate and Section 301 status with a licensed customs broker.

Women’s sweatpants knit from 77.1% cotton and 22.9% polyester, with a covered elasticized waistband and an inside drawcord.

CBP classified women’s knit trousers under HTS 6104.62.2011, at a general duty rate of 14.9%.

“The applicable tariff provision for style 578798 will be 6104.62.2011”

CBP ruling N326865 (Dec 22, 2022)

Not this case if your goods are:

trousers of an equal cotton/synthetic blend by weight
men's knit cotton trousers

These fall on a different line with a different duty rate or Section 301 status. Ask us →

Knit synthetic trousers, women's

HTS code CBP assigned: 6104.63.20
General duty rate: 28.2%
Section 301 (applies to products of China): List 4A - 7.5% (heading 9903.88.15)

A pair of women’s pants of 100 percent polyester knit fabric, with a tunnel elasticized waistband, a ribbon drawstring that ties on the outside of the waistband, and hemmed leg openings.

CBP classified a pair of women’s pants composed of 100 percent polyester knit fabric under HTS 6104.63.2011, at a general duty rate of 28.2%.

“the applicable subheading for style 202 P will be 6104.63.2011”

CBP ruling N318975 (May 12, 2021)

Not this case if your goods are:

trousers of 23%+ wool or fine animal hair

These fall on a different line with a different duty rate or Section 301 status. Ask us →

Woven cotton trousers, men's

HTS code CBP assigned: 6203.42.45
General duty rate: 16.6%
Section 301 (applies to products of China): List 4A - 7.5% (heading 9903.88.15)

A pair of men’s trousers of woven fabric, with a sewn-on waistband, five belt loops and a zippered fly front. CBP found the trousers “primarily outerwear garments that offer light compression or support as a secondary feature”, not body-supporting garments.

CBP classified a pair of men’s trousers under HTS 6203.42.4516, at a general duty rate of 16.6%.

“The applicable subheading for style M05 will be 6203.42.4516”

CBP ruling N323823 (Apr 13, 2022)

Not this case if your goods are:

trousers with down, 15%+ by weight
trousers of an equal cotton/synthetic blend by weight

These fall on a different line with a different duty rate or Section 301 status. Ask us →

Woven synthetic trousers, women's

HTS code CBP assigned: 6204.63.90
General duty rate: 28.6%
Section 301 (applies to products of China): List 4A - 7.5% (heading 9903.88.15)

A pair of women’s trousers of 89% nylon and 11% spandex woven fabric, with a snap button closure, a zippered fly front, zippered front pockets, a zippered back pocket and hemmed leg openings.

CBP classified a pair of women’s trousers under HTS 6204.63.9010, at a general duty rate of 28.6%.

“The applicable subheading for style 2022, Women’s Lilium Mountain Bike Pant, will be 6204.63.9010”

CBP ruling N322596 (Jan 6, 2022)

Not this case if your goods are:

water resistant trousers
trousers of 36%+ wool
trousers with 15%+ down
certified hand-loomed and folklore products
men's woven synthetic trousers

These fall on a different line with a different duty rate or Section 301 status. Ask us →

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