Men's cotton trousers and shorts (HS 620342) represent one of the highest-volume apparel categories in global trade, dominated by exports from China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India into major Western consumer markets. Country of origin is critically important due to preferential trade agreements (e.g., GSP, AGOA, EU-Bangladesh preferences) and ongoing tariff pressures, particularly US-China trade tensions that have accelerated supply chain diversification to Southeast Asia. Transshipment risk is elevated as manufacturers and traders may attempt to circumvent origin-based tariffs through third-country routing.
HS Code 620342 covers Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 620342 are used across United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada. Demand is driven by Consumer discretionary spending, Fashion trends, Seasonal demand, E-commerce growth.
Major exporting countries include Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Germany, Turkey based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Consumer discretionary spending, Fashion trends, Seasonal demand, E-commerce growth. Input costs are influenced by Cotton woven fabric.
Active US trade measures:
Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.
US importers of Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 20% + SWS 2% + IGST 12% = 37.09% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 620342 |
| Product | Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts |
| Chapter | 62 — Apparel & Clothing |
| Major exporting countries | Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Germany, Turkey |
| Primary industries | United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | HTS10 classification dependent |
| EU duty framework | TARIC10 classification dependent |
| India BCD | 20% BCD |
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HS Code 620342 covers Men's Cotton Trousers & Shorts and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 20% BCD.
Major exporting countries include Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Germany, Turkey, based on recent trade reporting.