Import duty on men's trousers and jeans (cotton) into Japan

Goods under HS 6203.42 (men's trousers and jeans (cotton)) are charged 9.1% to 10% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 2 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.

Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).

Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.

Official tariff lines under this code

Tariff line	Description	Rate as printed
6203.42-100	1 Containing furskin Official wording 6203.42 Of cotton 100 1 Containing furskin 16% 10%	General 16%; WTO 10% 10% (lower of General and WTO)
6203.42-200	2 Other Official wording 200 2 Other 11.2% 9.1%	General 11.2%; WTO 9.1% 9.1% (lower of General and WTO)

Estimate your landed cost Men's trousers and jeans (cotton): all destinations Importing into Japan