Men's Stretch Cotton Trousers from Germany
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 — 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
• 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