Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 6203.42, 6204.62
- Candidate codes
- 4
- HS edition
- HS2022
Summary
Jeans 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.
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.
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
Duty rates by country
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
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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 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.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System 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.