HS codes
HS code for jackets
Men’s jackets are classified under HS 6201 (woven) or 6101 (knitted), women’s under 6202 or 6102. A cotton denim or twill jacket is 6201.30 (men’s) or 6202.30 (women’s); a quilted nylon or polyester jacket is 6201.40 or 6202.40. These are HS 2022 codes: rulings older than 2022 quote 6201.92 and 6201.93 for the same jackets.
US rates: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 19 (2026), checked 2026-09-26. Base (MFN) duty only.
| Garment | Fabric | HS code | US HTS line | US base duty | Duty per US$1,000 | CBP ruling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denim, twill or chore jacketMen'sThe ruling predates HS 2022 and quotes 6201.92; the same jacket is 6201.30 today. | Cotton denim or twillWoven · Cotton | 6201.30 | 6201.30.80 | 9.4% | US$94 | N003936 (2006) |
| Denim, twill or chore jacketWomen'sThe ruling predates HS 2022 and quotes 6202.92; the same jacket is 6202.30 today. | Cotton denim or twillWoven · Cotton | 6202.30 | 6202.30.80 | 8.9% | US$89 | L88150 (2005) |
| Quilted or padded jacketMen'sPadded sleeveless vests (6201.40.60) and jackets with 15% or more down have lower rates. | Nylon taslan or polyester shellWoven · Nylon or polyester | 6201.40 | 6201.40.75 | 27.7% | US$277 | N345197 (2025) |
| Quilted or padded jacketWomen'sPadded sleeveless vests (6202.40.60) and jackets with 15% or more down have lower rates. | Nylon taslan or polyester shellWoven · Nylon or polyester | 6202.40 | 6202.40.75 | 27.7% | US$277 | N328725 (2022) |
| Softshell jacketMen'sA softshell with a woven face is 6201.40 instead. | Bonded knit, man-made fibreKnit · Polyester | 6101.30 | 6101.30.20 | 28.2% | US$282 | N258824 (2015) |
| Softshell jacketWomen'sA softshell with a woven face is 6202.40 instead. | Bonded knit, man-made fibreKnit · Polyester | 6102.30 | 6102.30.20 | 28.2% | US$282 | N242551 (2013) |
Same garment, different fibre
How the fibre changes the US duty
Base duty on US$1,000 of customs value, before any additional duties.
Denim, twill or chore jacket · Men's · Woven
- Cotton (6201.30)
- 9.4% · US$94
- Nylon or polyester (6201.40)
- 27.7% · US$277
Denim, twill or chore jacket · Women's · Woven
- Cotton (6202.30)
- 8.9% · US$89
- Nylon or polyester (6202.40)
- 27.7% · US$277
How to read the code
Worth knowing
- Tailored suit-type jackets and blazers are in a different heading (6203 and 6204).
- A padded nylon jacket pays about three times the US base duty of a cotton denim one.
- Jackets with 15% or more down, and padded sleeveless vests, have lower US lines.
Four things decide a garment’s HS code
1. Knit or woven
Knitted and crocheted garments are in chapter 61; woven garments are in chapter 62. Jersey, French terry, fleece, rib and piqué are knits; twill, denim, poplin and oxford are woven.
2. The fibre with the greatest weight
A blend takes the code of the fibre that weighs the most. A 60/40 cotton-polyester hoodie is a cotton hoodie; a 40/60 one is a polyester hoodie. A few percent of spandex rarely matters.
3. Men’s or women’s
Most garments have separate men’s and women’s headings. A style that cannot be identified as either — most unisex tees and hoodies — is classified as women’s.
4. What the garment is
T-shirt, sweatshirt, trousers, shirt, jacket or dress each has its own heading. A collar and placket make a knit top a polo shirt, not a T-shirt.
Beyond the base rate
Additional duties are not in these numbers
The rates here are the US general (MFN) rates. Clothing made in China can also owe additional duties under chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs, and those change often. Check the current total with your customs broker or the CBP guidance before you price a shipment. CBP guidance on trade remedies
The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. For the EU and UK rates, use their official lookups: EU TARIC · UK Trade Tariff
Sources: HS 2022 nomenclature (World Customs Organization); US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 19 (2026) (USITC); classification rulings from CBP CROSS, linked on each row. Codes checked against the rulings on 26 September 2026.
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A reference, not a binding classification. The importer of record is responsible for the code declared; a customs broker or a binding ruling from CBP gives the final answer for a specific garment.
FAQ
HS code for jackets
What is the HS code for a denim jacket?
6201.30 for men and 6202.30 for women, at 9.4% and 8.9% US base duty.
What is the HS code for a puffer or quilted jacket?
With a nylon or polyester shell and synthetic padding: 6201.40 for men and 6202.40 for women, at 27.7% US base duty.
Why do older rulings show different jacket codes?
HS 2022 reorganised headings 6201 and 6202. A cotton jacket that was 6201.92 is now 6201.30, and a man-made-fibre jacket that was 6201.93 is now 6201.40.
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