HS Code:
Subheading 6204.63.35 of the Harmonized System (HS) Code pertains to women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts made of synthetic fibers, not knitted or crocheted. This category includes a variety of apparel items primarily used for casual or sportswear, manufactured from materials such as polyester or nylon. These products are significant in global apparel trade due to their widespread demand across diverse demographics and climates.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $3.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$1.1 billion USD
34.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$550 million USD
17.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$400 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$300 million USD
9.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
7.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
28% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable apparel
Increased preference for eco-friendly synthetic fibers and recycled materials, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener production practices.
2021-2022
Shift to e-commerce platforms
Significant growth in online sales channels, especially post-COVID-19, leading to higher export volumes for countries with robust digital trade infrastructure.
2020-2022
Regional production diversification
Brands are diversifying supply chains away from China to countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh due to geopolitical tensions and cost advantages.
2019-2022
The US maintained tariffs on Chinese apparel under HS 6204.63.35, prompting US importers to source more from Vietnam and Bangladesh.
January 2022
Shift in trade patterns with a 5% decrease in Chinese exports to the US and a corresponding increase in imports from Southeast Asia.
New EU regulations mandate stricter sustainability standards for apparel imports, including synthetic trousers under this HS code.
March 2023
Potential cost increases for exporters not meeting standards, but opportunities for those investing in sustainable practices.
Tariff reductions under EVFTA have boosted Vietnam's apparel exports to the EU, including products in this category.
August 2022
Vietnam's market share in the EU for synthetic trousers rose by 3% in 2022 compared to 2021.