HS code for jeans in the European Union
Last updated
Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 6203.42, 6204.62
- Candidate codes
- 4
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 32
- General duty (MFN)
- 12%
Summary
Jeans imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight, and under 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight. They sit in headings 62.03, “Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)” and 62.04, “Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”. Jeans can also fall under 6203.43 or 6204.63, depending on the wearer and the material. The tariff of the European Union has 32 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is 12%.
How to choose the right code
Are the jeans cut for men or boys, or for women or girls (garments that can’t be identified as either are classified with women’s and girls’ garments)? Use 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight.
Is cotton the main material by weight, or synthetic fibres? Use 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6203.43 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight. Use 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6204.63 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight.
Textile goods of mixed materials are classified as if made wholly of the textile that makes up most of their weight.
Codes for jeans
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to jeans.
- 6203.42
Most likely
Legal text: “Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of cotton”
Heading 62.03: “Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”
Applies when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight.
- 6204.62
Most likely
Legal text: “Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of cotton”
Heading 62.04: “Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”
Applies when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight.
- 6203.43
Possible
Legal text: “Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of synthetic fibres”
Heading 62.03: “Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”
Applies when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight.
- 6204.63
Possible
Legal text: “Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of synthetic fibres”
Heading 62.04: “Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”
Applies when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 32 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 6203.42
- 6203 42 11 00“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6203 42 31 00“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other › Of denim”12%
- 6203 42 33 00“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other › Of cut corduroy”12%
- 6203 42 35 00“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other”12%
- 6203 42 51 00“Of cotton › Bib and brace overalls › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6203 42 59 00“Of cotton › Bib and brace overalls › Other”12%
- 6203 42 90 00“Of cotton › Other”12%
Under 6204.62
- 6204 62 11 00“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6204 62 31 10“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other › Of denim › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 62 31 90“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Of denim › Other”12%
- 6204 62 33 10“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other › Of cut corduroy › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 62 33 90“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Of cut corduroy › Other”12%
- 6204 62 39 10“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 62 39 90“Of cotton › Trousers and breeches › Other”12%
- 6204 62 51 00“Of cotton › Bib and brace overalls › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6204 62 59 10“Of cotton › Bib and brace overalls › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 62 59 90“Of cotton › Bib and brace overalls › Other”12%
- 6204 62 90 10“Of cotton › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 62 90 90“Of cotton › Other”12%
Under 6203.43
- 6203 43 11 00“Of synthetic fibres › Trousers and breeches › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6203 43 19 00“Of synthetic fibres › Trousers and breeches › Other”12%
- 6203 43 31 00“Of synthetic fibres › Bib and brace overalls › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6203 43 39 00“Of synthetic fibres › Bib and brace overalls › Other”12%
- 6203 43 90 00“Of synthetic fibres › Other”12%
Under 6204.63
- 6204 63 11 00“Of synthetic fibres › Trousers and breeches › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6204 63 18 10“Of synthetic fibres › Trousers and breeches › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 63 18 90“Of synthetic fibres › Trousers and breeches › Other”12%
- 6204 63 31 00“Of synthetic fibres › Bib and brace overalls › Industrial and occupational”12%
- 6204 63 39 10“Of synthetic fibres › Bib and brace overalls › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 63 39 90“Of synthetic fibres › Bib and brace overalls › Other”12%
- 6204 63 90 10“Of synthetic fibres › Other › Hand-printed by the "batik" method”12%
- 6204 63 90 90“Of synthetic fibres › Other”12%
Similar products
Products in the same category as jeans, or classified under the same headings.
- Baseball capsHS 6505.00
- HoodiesHS 6110.20, 6110.30
- ScarvesHS 6214.20, 6214.30, 6117.10
- SocksHS 6115.95, 6115.96
- T-shirtsHS 6109.10, 6109.90
Other countries
National tariff lines for jeans are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Jeans in United States77 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as jeans can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for jeans?
Jeans imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight, and under 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight. They sit in headings 62.03, “Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)” and 62.04, “Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)”.
Does the wearer change the HS code for jeans?
Yes. Use 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight.
Does the material change the HS code for jeans?
Yes. Use 6203.42 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6203.43 when they are woven trousers for men or boys, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight. Use 6204.62 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with cotton the main material by weight. Use 6204.63 when they are woven trousers for women or girls, with synthetic fibres the main material by weight.
What is the duty on jeans imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is 12%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for jeans by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.