Men's Stretch Cotton Trousers from China
Cotton trousers with added elastane for stretch comfort, maintaining over 70% cotton content for classification. Under HTS 6203.42.4518 as other men's cotton trousers due to predominant fiber. Elastane spandex doesn't change heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Lab certify cotton >70%; higher elastane shifts to MMF headings
• Label blends accurately; FTC requires fiber percentages
• Test elasticity claims; doesn't affect HTS but aids marketing