Men's woven blue denim jeans, 98% cotton and 2% elastane, full length
If your commercial description matches these details, 6203.42.45.11 is a sensible starting point. Confirm the physical item and its paperwork before filing.
Men's Cotton Jeans HS Code
Men's cotton jeans products are generally considered under 6203.42.45.11 when they match the tariff description. The full US classification depends on the product facts listed below. Final classification depends on the product attributes and the destination-country tariff schedule.
Interactive check
Narrow the code for your men's cotton jeans
Confirm the product facts you know, then choose the closest tariff condition. The classifier will handle anything still uncertain.
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Product-specific worksheet
Use the facts that actually move this code
This page turns the tariff wording into a short review checklist for men's cotton jeans shipments.
- Woven rather than knitted fabric
- Cotton percentage
- Men's or boys' sizing
- Blue denim, corduroy or other fabric
The first missing fact that changes the tariff path should be resolved with the supplier or product specification.
6204.62
Women's or girls' cotton trousers
This is the most useful comparison to make when the item is not exactly the example above.
Moving this shipment to another country?The HS six-digit base is shared, but national digits and duty measures can change. Compare the destination schedule with the tariff-code crosswalk, then run the exact description through the classifier.
Before you use this code
A practical classification check
Use the product facts—not just the marketing name—to confirm whether this starting point fits your shipment.
- 1Confirm the product identity
Woven rather than knitted fabric should match the tariff wording above.
- 2Check the deciding specification
Cotton percentage can change the national suffix or move the item to another heading.
- 3Compare the closest exception
Review 6204.62 when the product is women's or girls' cotton trousers.
Why this matters
The six-digit HS base is shared internationally, but the final reporting number and duty treatment depend on the destination country, product construction and current tariff notes.
Why this classification may apply
Men's or boys' cotton trousers and breeches of blue denim. This guide starts from the product type and tariff wording shown above; confirm the physical construction, principal function and other listed facts before using a code.
Which code applies?
The correct US reporting number depends on the product's physical characteristics and function, not only its marketing name. Choose the closest condition, then verify every fact before filing.
US HTS codeWhen it appliesGeneral duty
6203.42.45.11Woven men's blue-denim jeans not qualifying for a more specific provision16.6%
Facts that change the classification
- Woven rather than knitted fabric
- Cotton percentage
- Men's or boys' sizing
- Blue denim, corduroy or other fabric
Example and exclusions
Typical matching description
Men's woven blue denim jeans, 98% cotton and 2% elastane, full length
Do not use this code automatically when
6204.62Women's or girls' cotton trousers
6103.42Knitted men's cotton trousers
Codes commonly confused with this product
6204.62Women's or girls' cotton trousers
6103.42Knitted men's cotton trousers
HS code vs country-specific tariff code
The international HS system supplies a common six-digit base. The United States extends it into the HTS, while Canada and other customs administrations use their own national tariff digits and rules. If the destination is Canada, use the Canada Customs Tariff guide or choose Canada in the classifier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for men's cotton jeans?
6203.42.45.11 is the likely US tariff provision when the product matches this description: Men's or boys' cotton trousers and breeches of blue denim. A different construction or function can lead to another heading.
What information is needed to classify men's cotton jeans?
The most important facts are woven rather than knitted fabric, cotton percentage, men's or boys' sizing. The commercial product name alone may not determine the full US statistical suffix.
What is the US duty rate for men's cotton jeans?
The 2026 general rate shown for the referenced provision is 16.6%. Special tariffs, origin-based programs and trade remedies must be checked separately.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are the international Harmonized System base. Countries can extend that base into their own tariff and statistical numbers, so the destination country matters.
What information is needed for an accurate classification?
For men's cotton jeans, the important facts include woven rather than knitted fabric, cotton percentage, men's or boys' sizing. A marketing name alone may not identify the final reporting provision.
Can material or product function change the code?
Yes. Material, principal function, construction and intended use can move a product into a different heading or national tariff suffix.
Should I use an HS code or an HTS code for the United States?
Use the international HS heading for the six-digit base, then use the current US HTS provision required for the entry and statistical reporting.
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Official source and scope
Based on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. General rates may exclude origin programs, Section 301 or 232 measures, antidumping or countervailing duties, quotas and other agency requirements.
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