Product classification
HS code for Women's cotton trousers: 6204.62
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's cotton trousers under HS 6204.62
HS code 6204.62 is the primary classification for women's or girls' woven cotton trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts. This code is situated within Heading 6204, which covers a wide array of women's woven apparel. To be classified under 6204.62, the garment must be made of woven fabric where cotton is the predominant fiber by weight. This includes popular items such as denim jeans, corduroy pants, and cotton chinos. The classification process requires distinguishing these items from knitted trousers, which are classified under Chapter 61 (specifically 6104.62). Furthermore, the garment must be designed for the lower body, covering each leg separately. If the trousers are part of a matching suit or ensemble, they may be classified under 6204.12 or 6204.22, but as individual components or standalone items, 6204.62 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- Women's cotton denim jeans
- Women's cotton corduroy trousers
- Women's cotton chinos and khakis
- Women's cotton shorts (woven)
- Women's cotton bib and brace overalls
- Also under 6204.62
- Levi's 501 jeans
- Gap cotton chinos
- H&M denim shorts
- Zara cotton cargo trousers
- Old Navy denim overalls
Codes often confused with 6204.62
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with knitted leggings or yoga pants, which are often incorrectly placed under 6204.62 but actually belong under 6104.62. The distinction between woven and knitted is the most critical factor in Chapter 61 vs. 62. Additionally, men's cotton trousers are often confused with women's; men's items fall under 6203.42. Customs officials look for gender-specific features like the direction of the fly or the cut of the hips. Another error involves classifying tracksuit bottoms here; if they are part of a tracksuit set, they should be classified under 6211.42.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620462 (the code used for women's cotton trousers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620462 (the code used for women's cotton trousers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 620462, not only women's cotton trousers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.5B 27% of world exports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$4.2B 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Cambodia* ~$1.3B 5.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $24.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.1B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.7B 8.6% of world imports
World total: $20.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for women's cotton trousers
Brazil classifies women's cotton trousers under NCM 6204.62.00: HS 6204.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about women's cotton trousers
What is the HS code for Women's cotton trousers?
The HS code for Women's cotton trousers is 620462 (Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' woven cotton trousers is 6204.62. This includes jeans and shorts made of woven cotton.
How do I classify Women's cotton trousers for customs?
Women's cotton trousers is classified under HS code 620462 — Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are denim jeans classified under this code?
Yes, most women's denim jeans are made of woven cotton and are classified under 6204.62. If the denim has a high percentage of synthetic fibers, the classification might change, but cotton usually predominates.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's cotton trousers (HS 620462)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620462 (the code used for women's cotton trousers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.5B, 27% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $4.2B) and Cambodia (about $1.3B). World exports came to about $24.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of women's cotton trousers (HS 620462)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620462 (the code used for women's cotton trousers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.1B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($1.9B) and Spain ($1.7B). World imports came to about $20.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Women's cotton trousers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620462 for Women's cotton trousers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for women's cotton trousers in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's cotton trousers (HS 620462) is classified under NCM 6204.62.00.