HS code for cotton t-shirts

HS code

6109.10

US HTS code

6109.10.00

US general duty

16.5%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Knitted T-shirts, singlets and tank tops of cotton fall under 6109.10. Polyester or other man-made fibre tees move to 6109.90, which usually has a higher duty.

US tariff lines under 6109.10

US HTS code	Description	General duty
6109.10.00	Of cotton 14 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes) 6109.10.00.04 — Men's or boys' › T-shirts, all white, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, crew or round neckline, or V-neck with a mitered seam at the center of the V, without pockets, trim or embroidery (352) 6109.10.00.07 — Men's or boys' › Singlets, all white, without pockets, trim or embroidery (352) 6109.10.00.11 — Men's or boys' › Thermal undershirts (352) 6109.10.00.12 — Men's or boys' › Other T-shirts › Men's (338) 6109.10.00.14 — Men's or boys' › Other T-shirts › Boys' (338) 6109.10.00.18 — Men's or boys' › Tank tops and other singlets › Men's (338) 6109.10.00.23 — Men's or boys' › Tank tops and other singlets › Boys' (338) 6109.10.00.27 — Men's or boys' › Other (338) 6109.10.00.37 — Women's or girls' › Underwear (352) 6109.10.00.40 — Women's or girls' › Other › T-shirts › Women's (339) 6109.10.00.45 — Women's or girls' › Other › T-shirts › Girls' (339) 6109.10.00.60 — Women's or girls' › Other › Tank tops › Women's (339) 6109.10.00.65 — Women's or girls' › Other › Tank tops › Girls' (339) 6109.10.00.70 — Women's or girls' › Other › Other (339)	16.5%

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HS 6109.90

Polyester or other non-cotton fibres

US duty: 2.6% – 32%

Import duty on cotton t-shirts by country

Import into the US

16.5%

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Import into the UK

12%

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Import into the EU

12%

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Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for cotton t-shirts?

The international HS code for cotton t-shirts is 6109.10. Knitted T-shirts, singlets and tank tops of cotton fall under 6109.10. Polyester or other man-made fibre tees move to 6109.90, which usually has a higher duty.

Q2What is the US import duty on cotton t-shirts?

Under HTS 6109.10.00, the US general duty rate is 16.5%. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.

Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for cotton t-shirts?

The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 6109.10 is in the table above.

Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (6109.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.