Heading 6203

Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)

223 declarable lines

Heading 6203 covers men's and boys' woven tailored garments: suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets and blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, excluding swimwear. It is split first by garment type (suits 6203.11 to 6203.19, ensembles 6203.22 to 6203.29, jackets 6203.31 to 6203.39, trousers and shorts 6203.41 to 6203.49), then by fiber content, and within fiber by gender, size and special features such as water resistance or down filling. Knitted versions of these garments are not classified here.

Products in this heading

Men's worsted wool suit consisting of jacket and trousers
Men's cotton blue denim trousers
Boys' cotton shorts
Men's synthetic fiber ski or snowboard pants
Wool suit-type blazer for men
Cotton bib and brace overalls for men
Boys' cotton trousers imported as parts of playsuits
Down-filled men's trousers of synthetic fibers

How to choose the right subheading

Garment type: suit, ensemble, suit-type jacket or blazer, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches or shorts, which sets the 6203.1x, 6203.2x, 6203.3x or 6203.4x group.
Fiber content by weight, especially wool or fine animal hair, silk, cotton, artificial fibers versus synthetic fibers, and down or waterfowl plumage.
Gender and size: men's, boys', or boys' sizes 2-7, which often splits lines below the fiber level.
Construction and performance features such as water resistance, elastomeric fiber, insulation for cold weather, or classification as recreational performance outerwear.
Whether the article is a component entered as part of a suit, since jackets, trousers and waistcoats imported as suit parts have their own lines.

Often confused with

Women's or girls' trousers and jackets
Heading 6204 covers the women's and girls' versions of these woven garments.
Heading 6204
Men's or boys' knitted trousers and shorts
Knitted garments go to chapter 61, not the woven garments of 6203.
Heading 6103
Men's or boys' woven shirts
Shirts have their own heading and are not classified as suits or ensembles.
Heading 6205
Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear
These garments are named in heading 6211 even when woven.
Heading 6211
Babies' garments and clothing accessories
Garments for babies are classified in heading 6209 rather than by gender of the wearer.
Heading 6209

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for men's cotton blue denim trousers?

Men's cotton blue denim trousers, not recreational performance outerwear, are classified under 6203.42.45.11 at a general (MFN) rate of 16.6%.

What is the duty on men's synthetic fiber ski pants?

Water resistant synthetic fiber ski or snowboard pants of the recreational performance outerwear group fall under 6203.43.11.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 7.1%.

How do I classify a men's wool suit-type jacket?

A men's suit-type jacket of wool or fine animal hair other than worsted wool of 18.5 microns or less is classified under 6203.31.90.20, dutiable at 17.5% general (MFN).

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.