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Nylon Hiking Trousers

Women's nylon hiking trousers with reinforced knees and adjustable cuffs for rugged use. Falls under HTS 6204.69.8030 as women's trousers of other man-made fibers (nylon), subject to restraints (648), meeting criteria for non-swimwear lower body garments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+20.0%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.62Higher: 29.1% vs 22.8%

If predominantly cotton (over 50%)

Material composition shifts to cotton trousers heading 6204.62 if man-made fiber content is insufficient.

6216.00.54Higher: 30.4% vs 22.8%

If imported as bib and brace overalls

Garments with bib and braces classify under 6216 for incomplete garments, not 6204 trousers.

6114.30.30Higher: 34.9% vs 22.8%

If crocheted from synthetic yarn

Crocheted trousers excluded from Chapter 62, moving to Chapter 61 knitted/crocheted subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain mill certificates proving man-made fiber composition to comply with 6204.69 subheading

• Declare as 'trousers' not 'shorts' if inseam exceeds 12 inches to prevent reclassification

• Watch for ensemble packaging; separate items avoid 6204.22 suit-type sets per notes