Men's Cotton Work Trousers from China
Heavy-duty cotton work trousers with reinforced knees and multiple tool pockets for industrial use. HTS 6203.42.45 covers these as other cotton trousers excluding bib overalls and swimwear, distinguished by their straight-leg utilitarian design. Lack of bib or brace structure keeps them in the trousers subheading.
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
• Include detailed specs on fabric weight and construction to distinguish from lighter apparel trousers
• Ensure no orthopedic features that could reclassify under heading 9021 medical appliances
• Document end-use as workwear; casual marketing may affect quota applicability