# HS code for jeans in the United States > Jeans imported into the United States 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 United States has 149 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is free, 10.3%, 16.6% or 8.9%, depending on the line. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/jeans Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely codes: 6203.42, 6204.62 - Chapter: [62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted](https://border.bot/hs-codes/62) - Candidate codes: 4 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 149 - General duty (MFN): free, 10.3%, 16.6%, 8.9% ## Summary Jeans imported into the United States 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 United States has 149 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is free, 10.3%, 16.6% or 8.9%, depending on the line. ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/620342) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/620462) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/620343) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/620463) (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 United States The tariff of the United States splits these codes into 149 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is free, 10.3%, 16.6% or 8.9%, depending on the line. 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 - 6203.42.03.00 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6203.42.05.05 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Insulated for cold weather protection (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.05.10 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Men's (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.05.25 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.05.50 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.05.90 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.07.03 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.06 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Corduroy (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.11 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Blue denim (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.16 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.21 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.26 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.31 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.36 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.41 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Other > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.46 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Other > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.51 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Men's shorts (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.56 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' shorts > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.07.61 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Boys' shorts > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.17.00 “Of cotton > Other > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6203.42.25.05 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Insulated, for cold weather protection (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.25.10 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Men's (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.25.25 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.25.50 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.25.90 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other (359)”. General duty (MFN): 10.3% - 6203.42.45.03 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.06 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Corduroy (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.11 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Blue denim (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.14 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.18 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Men's trousers and breeches > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.21 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.26 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.31 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.36 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.41 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Other > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.46 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' trousers and breeches > Other > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.51 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Men's shorts (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.56 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' shorts > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6203.42.45.61 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Boys' shorts > Other (347)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% ### Under 6204.62 - 6204.62.03.00 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6204.62.05.05 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Insulated, for cold weather protection (359)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.05.10 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Women's (359)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.05.25 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.05.50 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Girls' > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.15.03 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021, 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.06 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Corduroy (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.11 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Blue denim (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.21 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.26 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.31 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.36 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.41 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.46 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Other > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.51 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Other > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.56 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Women's shorts (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.61 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' shorts > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.15.66 “Of cotton > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Girls' shorts > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.50.00 “Of cotton > Other > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6204.62.60.05 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Insulated, for cold weather protection (359)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.60.10 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Women's (359)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.60.25 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.60.50 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Girls' > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 8.9% - 6204.62.70.00 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (348)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.62.80.03 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021, 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.06 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Corduroy (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.11 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Blue denim (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.14 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.18 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Women's trousers and breeches > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.26 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.31 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Corduroy > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.36 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.41 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Blue denim > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.46 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Other > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.51 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' trousers and breeches > Other > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.56 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Women's shorts (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.61 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' shorts > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% - 6204.62.80.66 “Of cotton > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Girls' shorts > Other (348)”. General duty (MFN): 16.6% ### Under 6203.43 - 6203.43.01.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6203.43.03.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Water resistant (659)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.05.05 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Insulated, for cold weather protection (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.05.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Men's (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.05.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.05.50 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.05.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Other (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.09.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Trousers and breeches > Men's (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.09.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Trousers and breeches > Boys' (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.09.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Shorts (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.11.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (647) > Ski/snowboard pants (647)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.11.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (647) > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.13.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Men's (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.13.15 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Boys' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.13.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Boys' > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.13.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Men's (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.13.35 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Boys' > Imported as parts of playsuits (257)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.13.40 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Boys' > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.45.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6203.43.55.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Water resistant (659)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.60.05 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Insulated, for cold weather protection (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.60.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Men's (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.60.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.60.50 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Boys', sizes 2-7 > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.60.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Other (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6203.43.65.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (647)”. General duty (MFN): 12.2% - 6203.43.70.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Trousers and breeches > Men's (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.70.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Trousers and breeches > Boys' (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.70.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Shorts (447)”. General duty (MFN): 49.6¢/kg + 19.7% - 6203.43.75.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (647) > Ski/snowboard pants (647)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.75.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (647) > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6203.43.90.09 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Men’s > Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.11 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Men’s > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.15 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Boys' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Boys' > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Men's (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.35 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Boys' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% - 6203.43.90.40 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Boys' > Other (647)”. General duty (MFN): 27.9% ### Under 6204.63 - 6204.63.01.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6204.63.02.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Water resistant”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.03.05 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Insulated, for cold weather protection (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.03.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Women's (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.03.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.03.50 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Girls' > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.08.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Women's (448)”. General duty (MFN): 13.6% - 6204.63.08.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Girls' (448)”. General duty (MFN): 13.6% - 6204.63.09.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches > Ski/snowboard pants (648)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.09.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.11.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Women's (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.11.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.11.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Girls' > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.11.32 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Women's (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.11.35 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.11.40 “Of synthetic fibers > Recreational performance outerwear > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Girls' > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.50.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down”. General duty (MFN): free - 6204.63.55.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Water resistant (659)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.60.05 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Insulated, for cold weather protection (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.60.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Women's (659)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.60.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.60.50 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Bib and brace overalls > Other > Other > Girls' > Other (237)”. General duty (MFN): 14.9% - 6204.63.65.00 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (648)”. General duty (MFN): 11.3% - 6204.63.70.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Women's (448)”. General duty (MFN): 13.6% - 6204.63.70.20 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair > Girls' (448)”. General duty (MFN): 13.6% - 6204.63.75.10 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (648) > Ski/snowboard pants (648)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.75.90 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Water resistant trousers or breeches (648) > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 7.1% - 6204.63.90.09 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Women's > Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.11 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Women's > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.25 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.30 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Trousers and breeches > Girls' > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.32 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Women's (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.35 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Girls' > Imported as parts of playsuits (237)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% - 6204.63.90.40 “Of synthetic fibers > Other > Other > Other > Other > Other > Shorts > Girls' > Other (648)”. General duty (MFN): 28.6% ## Similar products Products in the same category as jeans, or classified under the same headings. - [Baseball caps](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/baseball-caps): 6505.00 - [Hoodies](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/hoodies): 6110.20, 6110.30 - [Scarves](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/scarves): 6214.20, 6214.30, 6117.10 - [Socks](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/socks): 6115.95, 6115.96 - [T-shirts](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/t-shirts): 6109.10, 6109.90 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=pair+of+jeans&destination=US) ## 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 United States 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 United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 6203.42 and 6204.62 is free, 10.3%, 16.6% or 8.9%, depending on the line. 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 the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/jeans.json