Levi's 501 Original Fit Blue Denim Jeans

Classic straight-leg men's trousers made from blue denim fabric, featuring five-pocket styling and riveted construction. Classified under HTS 6203.42.4511 as men's blue denim trousers, not part of a suit or ensemble, excluding swimwear. Meets Chapter 62 requirements for made-up cotton textile articles other than knitted.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.6%+17.5%34.1%
🇲🇽Mexico16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇨🇦Canada16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇩🇪Germany16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇯🇵Japan16.6%+10.0%26.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6203.42.45Same rate: 34.1%

If not specifically blue denim shade 347

Other colored denim trousers fall under the broader 'other' subheading outside blue denim specification.

6113.00Lower: 17.1% vs 34.1%

If knitted or crocheted denim fabric

Knitted denim trousers are excluded from Chapter 62 and classified in Chapter 61 for knitted apparel.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 34.1%

If converted from worn clothing and resold

Worn denim trousers reimported after repair fall under heading 6210 per chapter notes, not new apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify denim is over 85% cotton with blue denim shade (347) via lab tests; mismatches lead to reclassification

Label with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions per FTC and CBP rules to avoid delays

Provide invoices detailing 'men's blue denim trousers' not as sets; watch for undervaluation penalties