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Men's Silk Trousers

These trousers are made from 100% silk fabric, containing over 70% silk by weight, knitted or crocheted for a luxurious drape and comfort. They qualify under HTS 6103.49.40 as men's trousers of silk exceeding the 70% threshold, distinct from woven silk trousers in Chapter 62.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.9%+20.0%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇨🇦Canada0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.49Lower: 15.3% vs 20.9%

If made from woven silk fabric

Woven silk trousers fall under Chapter 62 for non-knitted apparel, changing the heading entirely.

6103.43.20Higher: 34.9% vs 20.9%

If silk content is under 70% with synthetic fibers dominant

Lower silk percentage moves it to 'of synthetic fibers' classification within knitted trousers.

6113.00.90Higher: 27.1% vs 20.9%

If sold as part of a garment set

Garments presented as sets are classified in heading 6113 per chapter notes, overriding other headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm ≥70% by weight, as required for this subheading

• Provide detailed fiber composition labels and certificates of origin for silk to avoid misclassification

• Ensure garments meet knitted/crocheted criteria; woven versions shift to Chapter 62