Men's Corduroy Hiking Trousers from Germany
These men's trousers are made from durable corduroy fabric (347 wale count), designed with reinforced knees and multiple pockets for recreational outdoor activities like hiking. They qualify under HTS 6203.42.07.06 as recreational performance outerwear trousers of cotton corduroy, not part of a suit or ensemble. The corduroy provides warmth and texture suitable for cooler weather performance use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify corduroy wale count meets 347 standard and document fiber content exceeding 70% cotton for Chapter 62 classification
• Ensure trousers lack suit-matching components; provide invoices showing retail packaging as individual items
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no swimwear features; include care labels per FTC requirements