Subheading · Section XI

6103.43: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of synthetic fibres

6103.43

Official description Of synthetic fibres

  • 12%UK
  • 12%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 14.9%–28.2%USA
  • US$4.5bnWorld trade in 2024

6103.43 is a six-digit subheading of heading 6103, men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace…, chapter 61.

Subheading 6103.43 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is 12%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 6103.43; the duty is 12%.

Subheading 6103.43 is a single line in the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, where the statutory rate is 100%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 6103.43 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 14.9% and 28.2% (average 21.6%). 1 line has a specific or compound duty.

World trade in these goods reached US$4.5bn in 2024, down 4.1% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 29.7% of the total, ahead of Vietnam.

The United States imported the most (US$1.2bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 31st among 165 exporters with US$20.7m; its largest buyer was South Korea.

The United Kingdom imported US$185.9m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 12% Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU 12% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 1 tariff line USA 14.9% – 28.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 21.6% · 1× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 6103 43 00 00 Of synthetic fibres 12%p/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 6103 43 00 Of synthetic fibres 12%p/st

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 6103.43.00.00.00 Sentetik liflerden 100%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 6103.43 Of synthetic fibers:
  2. Trousers, breeches and shorts:
  3. 6103.43.10 Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair 58.5¢/kg + 15.2%
  4. 6103.43.10.10 Trousers and breeches (447) doz., kg
  5. 6103.43.10.20 Shorts (447) doz., kg
  6. 6103.43.15 Other 28.2%
  7. Trousers and breeches:
  8. 6103.43.15.20 Men's (647) doz., kg
  9. Boys':
  10. 6103.43.15.35 Imported as parts of play suits (237) doz., kg
  11. 6103.43.15.40 Other (647) doz., kg
  12. Shorts:
  13. 6103.43.15.50 Men's (647) doz., kg
  14. Boys':
  15. 6103.43.15.65 Imported as parts of play suits (237) doz., kg
  16. 6103.43.15.70 Other (647) doz., kg
  17. 6103.43.20 Bib and brace overalls 14.9%
  18. 6103.43.20.10 Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459) doz., kg
  19. Other:
  20. 6103.43.20.15 Insulated, for cold weather protection (659) doz., kg
  21. Other:
  22. 6103.43.20.20 Men's (659) doz., kg
  23. 6103.43.20.25 Boys' (659) doz., kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

6103.43 · US$4.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.3mUS$1.3m+US$8.7m+US$50.5m+> US$203.7m

Exports: 165
  1. China: US$1.3bn
  2. Vietnam: US$602.8m
  3. Bangladesh: US$319.3m
  4. Cambodia: US$275.5m
  5. Jordan: US$203.7m
  6. Indonesia: US$137.3m
  7. Türkiye: US$133.6m
  8. Egypt: US$114.9m
  9. Pakistan: US$93.3m
  10. Thailand: US$81.2m
  11. Netherlands: US$80.4m
  12. Italy: US$75.9m
  13. Germany: US$71.2m
  14. Honduras: US$60.8m
  15. Belgium: US$58.3m
  16. Myanmar (Burma): US$50.5m
  17. Georgia: US$48.9m
  18. Sri Lanka: US$48.8m
  19. El Salvador: US$47.3m
  20. United States: US$43.5m
  21. Spain: US$42m
  22. Philippines: US$39.7m
  23. Nicaragua: US$38.7m
  24. Mexico: US$36.7m
  25. Poland: US$34.6m
  26. France: US$28.6m
  27. Kenya: US$27.8m
  28. India: US$27.8m
  29. Guatemala: US$27.2m
  30. Czechia: US$22.3m
  31. United Kingdom: US$20.7m
  32. Romania: US$16.7m
  33. Denmark: US$16.6m
  34. Portugal: US$13.1m
  35. Hong Kong SAR China: US$13m
  36. Tunisia: US$12.3m
  37. Canada: US$11.4m
  38. Sweden: US$8.9m
  39. Austria: US$8.7m
  40. Morocco: US$8.7m
  41. Bulgaria: US$7.6m
  42. South Africa: US$7.5m
  43. Lesotho: US$7.1m
  44. Hungary: US$6.3m
  45. Lithuania: US$6.3m
  46. Madagascar: US$6.2m
  47. Malaysia: US$5.7m
  48. Albania: US$4.7m
  49. South Korea: US$4.6m
  50. Switzerland: US$4.4m
  51. Japan: US$4.3m
  52. Peru: US$4.3m
  53. Colombia: US$3.8m
  54. Moldova: US$3.7m
  55. Serbia: US$3.5m
  56. Dominican Republic: US$3.4m
  57. Slovakia: US$3.3m
  58. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3.3m
  59. Estonia: US$3.1m
  60. Singapore: US$3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.3bn 29.7%
2 Vietnam US$602.8m 13.5%
3 Bangladesh US$319.3m 7.1%
4 Cambodia US$275.5m 6.2%
5 Jordan US$203.7m 4.6%
6 Indonesia US$137.3m 3.1%
7 Türkiye US$133.6m 3%
8 Egypt US$114.9m 2.6%
9 Pakistan US$93.3m 2.1%
10 Thailand US$81.2m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.2bn 26.1%
2 Japan US$345.9m 7.7%
3 United Kingdom US$185.9m 4.2%
4 Germany US$182.4m 4.1%
5 Mexico US$167.7m 3.8%
6 Canada US$166.3m 3.7%
7 Netherlands US$150.1m 3.4%
8 France US$133.3m 3%
9 Spain US$133.2m 3%
10 South Korea US$124.8m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of synthetic fibres?

Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of synthetic fibres fall under HS subheading 6103.43, part of heading 6103, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6103.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 12%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6103.43 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 12%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and…?

China, with US$1.3bn in 2024 (29.7% of world exports).