6204.23.00.40—Trousers and breeches (648)
General
The rate applicable to each garment in the ensemble if separately entered
Units
doz., kg
Column 2
The rate applicable to each garment in the ensemble if separately entered
Special
Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 6204.23.00.40 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Trousers and breeches (648). It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of a woman’s knit top, scrub top, and trousers from China or Vietnam
The tariff classification and status under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), of scrub tops and pants from El Salvador or Honduras. Correction to Ruling Number N225939
The tariff classification and status under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), of scrub tops and pants from El Salvador or Honduras
The tariff classification and status under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), of scrub tops and pants from El Salvador or Honduras
The tariff classification of women’s wearing apparel from China
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 6204.23.00.40?
HTS 6204.23.00.40 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Trousers and breeches (648). It belongs to Chapter 62 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 6204.23.00.40?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 6204.23.00.40 is The rate applicable to each garment in the ensemble if separately entered. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 6204.23.00.40?
Yes. Imports of HTS 6204.23.00.40 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 6204.23.00.40?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 6204.23.00.40 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 6204.23.00.40 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 6204.23.00.40 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(13)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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