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Men's Artificial Fiber Hiking Trousers from China

These trousers are made from artificial fibers like nylon or polyester, designed as recreational performance outerwear for hiking with reinforced knees, water-repellent coating, and multiple cargo pockets. They fall under HTS 6203.49.05 as men's trousers of artificial fibers intended for outdoor recreational activities, excluding swimwear. The performance features align with the subheading for recreational performance outerwear.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.4%

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

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under artificial fibers subheading

Include care labels specifying fabric composition, country of origin, and RN number to meet FTC requirements

Avoid misclassification as industrial workwear; document recreational use to prevent reclassification to lower-duty codes