HS Code 6204.62 : Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton is 6204.62. Under the 2026 European Union (TARIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is 12.00 % [EU TARIC 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 62
Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Heading 6204
Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Subheading .62
.62
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
European Union (EU TARIC / CN 2026)
6204620000
MODULE 5: EU IMPORT DUTY & VAT BREAKDOWN
EU Customs De Minimis
€150.00
Duty-free threshold
Official EU Classification Rulings: Search European Binding Tariff Information [EBTI Database ↗]
Notice: EU customs duties are uniform across all 27 Member States under the EU Customs Union. Import VAT is assessed locally by destination customs authorities.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: EU Trade Defence Measures & Carbon Adjustment (CBAM)
EU Anti-Dumping Defence
Standard TARIC Duties
EU Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin by registered exporter. |
| CETA | EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration on commercial invoice. |
| EPA | EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin or importer knowledge under EU-Japan EPA. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton
MODULE 11: European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI)
Legally binding tariff classification decisions valid across all 27 EU Member States for HS 6204.62.
Query the official European Commission EBTI classification rulings database:
Search EU Commission EBTI Database for 6204.62 →EU TARIC Declarable Commodity Lines (6204.62)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6204.62 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 6204.62.03.00 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down | Free | Free | 60% | doz. |
| 6204.62.05 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Bib and brace overalls | 8.9% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6204.62.05.05 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Insulated, for cold weather protection (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.05.10 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Women's (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.05.25 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Girls', Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.05.50 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Girls', Other (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other | 16.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6204.62.15.03 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021, 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.06 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Corduroy (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.11 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Blue denim (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.21 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.26 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Corduroy, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.31 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Corduroy, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.36 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Blue denim, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.41 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Blue denim, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.46 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Other, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.51 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Other, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.56 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Women's shorts (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.61 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' shorts, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.15.66 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Recreational performance outerwear, Other, Other, Other, Girls' shorts, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.50.00 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down | Free | Free | 60% | doz. |
| 6204.62.60 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Bib and brace overalls | 8.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6204.62.60.05 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Insulated, for cold weather protection (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.60.10 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Women's (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.60.25 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Girls', Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.60.50 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Bib and brace overalls, Other, Girls', Other (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.70.00 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (348) | 7.1% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 37.5% | doz. |
| 6204.62.80 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other | 16.6% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6204.62.80.03 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Containing compact yarns described in statistical reporting numbers 5205.42.0021, 5205.43.0021, 5205.44.0021, 5205.46.0021 or 5205.47.0021 (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.06 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Corduroy (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.11 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Blue denim (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.14 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.18 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Women's trousers and breeches, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.26 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Corduroy, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.31 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Corduroy, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.36 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Blue denim, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.41 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Blue denim, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.46 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Other, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.51 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' trousers and breeches, Other, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.56 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Women's shorts (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.61 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' shorts, Imported as parts of playsuits (237) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6204.62.80.66 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Girls' shorts, Other (348) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6204.11 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.11 → |
| 6204.12 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.12 → |
| 6204.13 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.13 → |
| 6204.19 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.19 → |
| 6204.21 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.21 → |
| 6204.22 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.22 → |
| 6204.23 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.23 → |
| 6204.29 | Subheading under Heading 6204 | Compare Subheading 6204.29 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
European Commission TARIC Database (CN 2026) ↗
Official EU Common Customs Tariff and Member State measures.
EU Taxation and Customs Union ↗
European Commission customs union and VAT rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and European Union (TARIC) general duty for Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and European Union (TARIC), Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton is classified under HS 6204.62 (Heading 6204, Chapter 62). The representative EU MFN general duty rate is 12.00 %.
How is HS 6204.62 distinguished within Heading 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear))?
Heading 6204 covers Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear). Subheading 6204.62 specifically isolates Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 6204.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 6204.62?
Related subheadings under Heading 6204 include 6204.11, 6204.12, 6204.13, 6204.19, 6204.21, 6204.22, 6204.23, 6204.29. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton into the European Union?
Importers require an EU Single Administrative Document (SAD / Import Declaration), active EU EORI number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and phytosanitary or conformity certificates where applicable.
Can goods under HS 6204.62 enter duty-free under EU Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in EU FTA partner territories (e.g. UK TCA, CETA, Japan EPA, South Korea FTA) enter duty-free under EUR.1 movement certificates or registered exporter (REX) statements.
What is the EU customs duty de minimis threshold for shipments of Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, Of cotton?
Commercial consignments valued up to €150 imported into the European Union enter customs duty-free under EU Common Customs Tariff rules.
How can an importer obtain a European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI) ruling for HS 6204.62?
Importers may apply to any EU Member State customs authority for an EBTI ruling under Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. An EBTI ruling is legally binding across all 27 EU Member States for 3 years.
How is Import VAT assessed on HS 6204.62 across EU Member States?
Import VAT is assessed by the destination EU Member State (ranging from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary, ~19% average) on total landed CIF value + CCT duty.
What is the EU EORI registration requirement for commercial imports under HS 6204.62?
All economic operators importing into the EU must hold a valid Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number issued by an EU Member State customs authority.
How does the EU Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) e-commerce VAT scheme work?
The EU IOSS allows online sellers to collect import VAT at the point of sale for B2C consignments valued up to €150 imported into any EU Member State.
What EU Trade Defence measures (Anti-Dumping & Countervailing duties) apply?
Importers must check the TARIC database for active EU trade defence measures, anti-dumping duties, or tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) affecting specific countries of origin.
What REACH & CE Marking product safety compliance rules apply to HS 6204.62 in the EU?
Articles imported into the EU must satisfy EU Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH chemical restrictions) and display CE marking declarations of conformity where required.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in the European Union?
No. The European Union does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard Common Customs Tariff duties and destination Member State import VAT.