Men's or boys' suits — HTS 6203
Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Chapter 62 › Heading 6203
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6203 is a four-digit product category for men’s or boys’ tailored or semi-tailored apparel made from textile materials, generally including suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets and blazers, trousers, bib-and-brace overalls, breeches, and non-swim shorts. It is a broad grouping, not the final tariff classification for an imported product.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the garment belongs in heading 6203 rather than a neighboring heading. Then narrow it using the garment’s specific type, chief textile material, and other listed characteristics. Details such as whether a suit is a matching set, the fabric composition, construction, and whether an item is designed as swimwear can affect classification. The applicable eight-digit code and any additional measures should be verified against the current official HTSUS and, when needed, with a customs broker or classification specialist.
What to check
- Identify the exact garment: suit, ensemble, jacket or blazer, trousers, bib-and-brace overall, breeches, or non-swim shorts.
- Check the textile fiber composition and determine which material or material blend the tariff schedule uses for the relevant subheading.
- Confirm whether the garments meet the schedule’s definitions for a suit or ensemble, including matching components and construction details.
- Review garment features such as lining, woven versus knitted construction, and whether the item is actually swimwear or another excluded product.
- Compare the product’s facts with the current official HTSUS notes and eight-digit subheadings; request a binding ruling or professional advice if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 6203 summary
Men's or boys' suits is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6203.11 | Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6203.12 | Of synthetic fibers |
| 6203.19 | Of other textile materials |
| 6203.22 | Of cotton |
| 6203.29 | Of other textile materials |
| 6203.31 | Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6203.32 | Of cotton |
| 6203.33 | Of synthetic fibers |
| 6203.39 | Of other textile materials |
| 6203.41 | Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6203.42 | Of cotton |
| 6203.43 | Of synthetic fibers |
| 6203.49 | Of other textile materials |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6203.23.00 👉 | Of synthetic fibers | The rate applicable to each garment in the ensemble if separately entered | Free | The rate applicable to each garment in the ensemble if separately entered |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6203?
Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.