Men's Polyester Hiking Trousers from China
These men's trousers are made from durable polyester fabric designed for recreational hiking, featuring water-repellent coating and reinforced knees. They classify under HTS 6203.49.09.20 as recreational performance outerwear trousers of other textile materials (not wool, cotton, or synthetic in general categories), subject to cotton restraints (347) due to specific quota agreements. The non-cotton, non-wool composition fits the 'other textile materials' subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.3%
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 fabric composition with lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' excluding cotton/wool/synthetics to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying recreational use and HTS 6203.49.09.20; monitor cotton restraint (347) quotas via OTEXA