HS code for chino pants
The U.S. HS code for chino pants is usually 6203.42.45.18 (men's, cotton), with a 16.6% general duty and an estimated total of 29.1% from China and 29.1% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 54.1% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's, cotton | 6203.42.45.18 | 16.6% | 29.1% |
| Women's, cotton | 6204.62.80.18 | 16.6% | 29.1% |
- 6203.42.45.18: Of cotton / Men's trousers and breeches / Other (347)
- 6204.62.80.18: Of cotton / Women's trousers and breeches / Other (348)
What decides the code
Cotton chino pants are classified as trousers in heading 6203 for men or heading 6204 for women, depending on the wearer's gender.
- Gender decides the heading: men's cotton chinos fall in heading 6203 under 6203.42.45.18, women's cotton chinos fall in heading 6204 under 6204.62.80.18.
- Fiber content decides the subheading: cotton chinos take the cotton lines 6203.42.45.18 or 6204.62.80.18, not the lines for other fibers.
- Construction as trousers rather than shorts or overalls keeps the pants in the trousers subheading of heading 6203 or heading 6204.
Common mistakes
- Classifying men's cotton chinos under heading 6204 is wrong because heading 6204 covers women's or girls' trousers, not men's.
- Classifying women's cotton chinos under 6203.42.45.18 is wrong because that line covers men's trousers in heading 6203.
- Using a cotton shorts line for full-length chinos is wrong because the trousers subheading covers pants, not shorts.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 29.1% = 16.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 54.1%.
- Vietnam
- 29.1% = 16.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6203.42.45.18, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Men's, cotton
- CN 6203 42 35, 12%
- Women's, cotton
- CN 6204 62 39, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for chino pants?
The U.S. HTS code for chino pants is usually 6203.42.45.18 (men's, cotton). Other versions use 6204.62.80.18 for women's, cotton. The first six digits, 6203.42, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on chino pants from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6203.42.45.18 is 16.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 29.1% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 29.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6203.42.45.18Of cotton / Men's trousers and breeches / Other (347)
- 6204.62.80.18Of cotton / Women's trousers and breeches / Other (348)
- Heading 6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- Heading 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.