HS Code:
This category (HS Code: 6203.41.10) includes trousers and breeches for men or boys, made of wool or fine animal hair, containing elastomeric fiber, designed to be water-resistant, without belt loops, and weighing more than 9 kg per dozen. These are specialized garments often used for outdoor or rugged activities due to their durability and water-resistant properties. This niche product category caters to specific consumer needs in regions with harsh weather conditions or for specific industrial or recreational uses.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45.7 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
25% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable materials
Increased focus on eco-friendly elastomeric fibers and production processes, pushing manufacturers to adopt greener technologies.
2021-2022
Shift towards e-commerce
Growth in online sales channels for specialized apparel, reducing dependency on traditional retail and increasing direct-to-consumer sales.
2020-2022
Regional production shifts
Movement of production from China to Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh due to lower labor costs and favorable trade agreements.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on the use of elastomeric fibers, requiring manufacturers to disclose environmental impact data for water-resistant trousers.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially affecting smaller manufacturers in developing countries.
A new phase of trade negotiations resulted in a temporary reduction of tariffs on specific textile categories, including water-resistant trousers, benefiting Chinese exporters.
January 2023
Boosted trade volume from China to the US, potentially reversing the trend of production shifts to other countries.
The EVFTA expanded zero-tariff access for Vietnamese textile exports, including specialized trousers, to the European market.
August 2022
Significant growth in Vietnam’s market share in the EU, challenging competitors like China and Bangladesh.