HS 61 & 62Consumer goods

HS Code for Textiles & Apparel (Chapters 61 and 62)

Chapters 61 (knit or crocheted) and 62 (not knit) cover finished apparel - the highest-duty consumer category in most tariff schedules. Correct classification down to 6 digits is the difference between a 5% and a 20% duty bill.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
6109.10	T-shirts, singlets and other vests, of cotton, knitted
6110.20	Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans - cotton, knitted
6203.42	Men's trousers and shorts of cotton (not knitted)
6204.62	Women's trousers and shorts of cotton (not knitted)
6205.20	Men's shirts of cotton
6404.11	Sports footwear with textile uppers

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
United States (MFN)	10% - 32% Textiles are one of the highest-duty US categories; check HTS 10-digit line.
European Union	8% - 12% GSP preferences apply to many developing-country origins.
United Kingdom (UKGT)	8% - 12%
India (BCD)	10% - 20% Plus IGST at 5% or 12% depending on price point.
UAE	5% Standard GCC common external tariff, plus 5% VAT.

Worked landed-cost example

10,000 cotton T-shirts, FOB Chittagong USD 3.00/piece, sea freight to New York

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 2,200

CIF valueUSD 32,200

US duty @ 16.5% (HTS 6109.10.00)USD 5,313

MPF + HMFUSD 175

Landed cost ≈ USD 37,688 - roughly USD 3.77 per T-shirt.

Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.

Regulatory checkpoints

· Country of origin must appear on garment label (US 19 CFR 134, EU 1007/2011).
· Fiber content declaration in local languages for retail sale.
· Formaldehyde and azo-dye limits in EU REACH Annex XVII.
· US CPSIA flammability standard (16 CFR 1610) for wearing apparel.

Top exporting countries

· China
· Bangladesh
· Vietnam
· India
· Turkey
· Cambodia

Frequently asked questions

Do knit and woven apparel use different HS chapters?

Yes. Chapter 61 is knitted or crocheted. Chapter 62 is 'not knitted' - typically woven. A cotton polo shirt is 6105 (knitted); a cotton button-down shirt is 6205 (woven).

Why do textile duties vary so much between countries?

Textiles are historically protected. The US keeps rates at 10-32%, while the EU/UK sit around 8-12% and the UAE at 5%. GSP, EBA, GSP+ and FTAs like CPTPP or India-UAE CEPA can reduce these materially.

How do I confirm the exact code?

Use our free HS lookup, then verify with the destination customs authority's binding ruling database (CROSS for US, EBTI for EU).